China’s Wang Xindi Wins Men’s Aerials Gold in Thriller

China’s Wang Xindi produced a nerveless final jump to claim gold in the men’s aerials at the 2026 Milano-Cortina Winter Olympics, edging reigning world champion Noé Roth in a dramatic super final. The 26-year-old scored 132.60 to beat the Swiss star by just 1.02 points, denying Roth Olympic glory by the narrowest of margins.

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The final came down to a single jump for the six remaining skiers (four from China and two from Switzerland) after a tightly contested qualification phase. With little room for error, Wang delivered at a critical moment, performing a high-difficulty routine with clean form and nailing the landing to really impress the judges.

Roth Challenged to No Avail

Roth responded with a superb effort of his own, posting 131.58, but it wasn’t quite enough. For Wang, the victory capped a remarkable week for the family: his wife, Xu Mengtao, had already defended her Olympic aerials title earlier in the Games.

The pair could yet add to China’s medal haul in the upcoming mixed team event, where they will be among the favourites.

A Podium Full of First-Time Medallists

Behind the top two, Li Tianma secured bronze with a score of 123.93, completing a podium made up entirely of first-time Olympic medallists. Sun Jiaxu narrowly missed out, finishing fourth with 123.42 in a contest where the margins were razor-thin.

It was a more difficult night for defending Olympic champion Qi Guangpu, who failed to make the super final and finished sixth overall. Switzerland’s Pirmin Werner also fell short of the podium places, unable to match the precision required in the decisive round.

The men’s aerials competition showcased both the depth of Chinese freestyle skiing and the continued strength of the Swiss programme. In the end, however, it was Wang who held his nerve, delivering under the brightest lights to secure the biggest title of his career.