Chinese athletes showcased their strength in aerial skiing at the FIS Freestyle World Cup in Livigno, Italy, clinching three medals and setting the stage for next year's Milano-Cortina Winter Olympics. Olympic champion Xu Mengtao led the charge with a silver medal in the women’s aerials final, delivering a flawless back full-full-full jump worth 105.17 points. Australia’s Laura Peel took gold, while teammate Chen Meiting secured bronze with 91.44 points.
In the men’s event, Sun Jiaxu added another silver to China’s tally with a score of 113.73 points. Switzerland dominated the podium, with Noe Roth and Pirmin Werner claiming gold and bronze. Despite missing the final, veteran Qi Guangpu clinched the season’s Crystal Globe for topping the overall standings—a testament to China’s consistent performance.
Livigno’s event not only concluded the Aerials World Cup season but also offered a preview of the venue for the 2026 Winter Olympics. With athletes fine-tuning their skills here, anticipation grows for Asia’s potential dominance in next year’s global competition.
