Chris Lillis Captures Olympic Gold, Leads Team USA to Victory in Mixed Team Aerials
American freestyle skiing star Chris Lillis has once again ascended to the top of the Olympic podium, helping
Team USA secure the gold medal in the mixed team aerials event at the 2026 Winter Olympic Games in
Livigno.
In a thrilling finale, Lillis, alongside teammates Connor Curran and Kaila Kuhn, delivered a commanding
performance with a combined score of 325.35 points, outpacing competitors from Switzerland and China to
retain Olympic gold for the United States in this discipline.
For Lillis, a native of Pittsford, New York, this victory marks his second consecutive Olympic gold medal in
mixed team aerials — having previously won the event at the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics. This second gold
medal represents not only years of elite international competition but also the foundational training that
began close to home at Bristol Mountain. The Western New York ski area played a pivotal role in his early
development, where he honed his aerial awareness, strength, and work ethic.
“We couldn’t be prouder of Chris and his gold-medal performance today,” said Dan Fuller from Bristol
Mountain. “From his earliest days training on our slopes to becoming an Olympic champion, he’s been a true
inspiration to everyone here. His dedication, humility, and success show young athletes that world-class
achievement can start right here at home.”
Lillis delivered a nearly flawless jump — a back double full-full-full — scoring 117.19 of the final and solidifying
Team USA’s place atop the podium.
The result not only adds to Lillis’s legacy as one of the premier aerialists in the sport but also contributes to
the United States’ record-setting haul of gold medals at the 2026 Winter Games.
