Overview
- Both skiers lost control in an elimination heat in Livigno, with Horishima hitting the final jump nearly sideways, flipping, and sliding back onto his skis to finish in reverse.
- Officials ruled Nick Page a DNF for going off course and missing a gate, which meant Horishima advanced regardless of who crossed first.
- Horishima moved through the bracket to the Big Final and finished second, with Canada’s Mikaël Kingsbury winning gold and Australia’s Matt Graham taking bronze.
- NBC’s on‑air team reacted with disbelief to the backwards finish, and the clip from the broadcast quickly circulated on social media.
- Horishima, 28, secured his second medal of these Games, later noting the icy Livigno course disrupted his rhythm during the runs.