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Wang Xindi collects his first Olympic gold in men's aerials
Wang Xindi scored 132.60 to claim China’s first Olympic gold in men’s aerials after three Winter Games, boosting China’s four golds in two days.
- On Feb 20 in Livigno, Wang Xindi won the freestyle skiing men's aerials with a score of 132.60 out of 150.
- The Chinese squad entered with a clear edge due to its depth and experience, and after starting the week without gold, China has now won four in the past two days.
- In snowy, overcast Livigno, the final was set over four rounds, leaving six finalists; Noe Roth took silver on 131.58 and Li Tianma earned bronze on 123.93.
- It was Wang Xindi's first Olympic podium after three Winter Games, and he said, `I want to thank myself for not giving up,' refocusing quickly after celebrating his wife's gold.
- Xu Mengtao's Wednesday defence preceded Wang's win and a potential mixed-team appearance on Saturday, while outgoing champion Qi Guangpu, five-times Olympian, age 35, finished sixth and ended his Olympic career.
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Chinese couple makes Milan-Cortina history with dual aerials golds (updated)
LIVIGNO, Italy, Feb. 20 (Xinhua) -- China celebrated a unique double at the Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics on Friday as Wang Xindi soared to gold in the men's freestyle skiing aerials - two days after his wife Xu Mengtao had topped the women's podium.
Freestyle-China's Wang follows in wife's footsteps with aerials gold
LIVIGNO, Italy, Feb 20 - Wang Xindi won the freestyle skiing men's aerials at the Winter Olympics on Friday, strengthening China's dominance in the discipline and bringing another gold medal into the family. Read more at straitstimes.com.
China’s Wang Xindi wins Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics gold in men’s aerials final, Switzerland’s Noe Roth takes home silver
International Sports News: China’s Wang Xindi won the gold medal in the men’s aerials final at the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics on Friday, 20 February. The 30-year-old sk.
Chinese freestyle skier Wang Xindi became the Olympic champion in the ski jumping event. The 30-year-old earned the gold medal with 132.6 points. The silver medal went to Swiss skier Noe Roth, who led after the first part, and the bronze medal went to China's Li Tianma.
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