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Canadian Megan Oldham wins Olympic big air gold, edging Eileen Gu
Summary
Megan Oldham won the women's big air gold with a combined 180.75 points, narrowly defeating Eileen Gu (179). She is the third Canadian at the Milano-Cortina Olympics to earn multiple medals.
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Megan Oldham won the women's big air final at the Milano-Cortina Olympics in Italy on Monday. The Canadian freestyle skier posted a combined 180.75 points from two of three runs to take the gold medal. She finished just ahead of defending Olympic champion Eileen Gu, who scored 179 points. Oldham's result made her the third Canadian at these Games to earn multiple medals.
Key facts:
- Megan Oldham won women's big air gold with a combined 180.75 points from two of three runs.
- Defending Olympic champion Eileen Gu scored 179 points and finished second.
- The event took place Monday in Italy at the Milano-Cortina Olympics.
- Oldham is the third Canadian at these Games to win multiple medals.
- Other Canadian multi-medalists named in reports are Mikael Kingsbury (dual moguls gold, moguls silver) and Courtney Sarault (2,000m mixed relay silver, 1,000 silver, 500 bronze); Canada has 11 medals overall.
Summary:
Oldham's gold adds to Canada's overall medal total at the Milano-Cortina Games and contributes to a group of Canadian athletes who have earned multiple podium finishes. Undetermined at this time.
