Winter Olympics 2026 day 14 delivered drama in the halfpipe event as reigning world champion Finley Melville Ives encountered difficulties when he lost one of his skies mid-air, resulting in a poor placing on the leaderboard. Meanwhile, Gus Kenworthy, who famously displayed a "fuck ICE" message in the snow during the 2014 Games, is now representing Team GB after switching from the US team.
The American-born athlete, who won silver in ski slopestyle for the US in 2014, has faced significant backlash including death threats following his protest. Despite this, Kenworthy continues to compete at the highest level, showcasing both his athletic prowess and his commitment to his causes.