X Games Aspen 2026 Day Three Results: Mark McMorris Makes History as the Winningest Ever Winter Athlete
X Games Aspen 2026 wrapped up three days of elite winter sports action in spectacular fashion, closing out the weekend with seven world-class finals across Ski, Snowboard and Snowmobile disciplines. With 18 total events contested and Aspen hosting its 25th consecutive X Games, Day Three delivered history, comebacks and statement performances under classic bluebird skies and dramatic night conditions.
Women’s Ski Slopestyle Final
The Women’s Ski Slopestyle podium was effectively set during the opening run, as X Games rookie Naomi Urness (CAN) impressed as the first athlete to drop in. Nine-time X Games medalist Mathilde Gremaud (SUI) secured bronze, continuing her legacy as one of the sport’s most consistent and accomplished athletes.
The headline, however, belonged to Kirsty Muir (SCO). The only woman to ever represent Scotland at X Games, Muir completed a remarkable comeback to claim her first X Games gold medal. Returning less than two weeks after a World Cup victory on the same Aspen course—and following two years sidelined by an ACL injury—Muir added Slopestyle gold to her previous X Games bronzes from 2023 with a technically flawless and powerful run.
Men’s Snowboard Slopestyle Final
Challenging visibility set the stage for a dramatic Men’s Snowboard Slopestyle final. While Red Gerard (USA) looked poised to three-peat, Mark McMorris (CAN) delivered when it mattered most. Dropping in on his third run, McMorris overhauled the leaderboard to claim gold and make history as the winningest Winter X Games athlete of all time, reaching 25 total medals, including his 14th gold and eighth Slopestyle victory.
McMorris was joined on the podium by Markus Kleveland (NOR) in silver and Gerard in bronze, sealing a milestone moment in X Games history.
Women’s Snowboard Knuckle Huck Final
Creativity and style stole the spotlight in the Women’s Snowboard Knuckle Huck final. X Games rookie Jessica Perlmutter (USA) captured her first-ever X Games gold, ending Cocomo Murase’s (JPN) run of dominance in the discipline. Murase settled for silver after another stylish display, while Jasmine Baird (CAN) earned bronze in just her second X Games appearance—her first career medal.
Stake Women’s Ski Big Air Final
Rescheduled from Saturday, the Women’s Ski Big Air final saw Mathilde Gremaud (SUI) return to the top step of the podium. Her clean rail setup and massive, technical airs earned her a fourth Big Air gold and an 11th career X Games medal.
Fresh off her Slopestyle win earlier in the day, Kirsty Muir (SCO) added a silver medal, while Megan Oldham (CAN) completed the podium with bronze.
Snowmobile Speed & Style Final
Weather conditions forced a format change, shifting the event to speed-only racing. In a tightly contested showdown, Willie Elam (USA) made a decisive early move and held off Brett Turcotte (CAN) to claim his first-ever X Games gold at age 39—the oldest competitor at Aspen this year. Turcotte took silver, while Cody Matechuk (CAN) secured bronze, capping off a memorable return of snowmobile competition.
Men’s Snowboard Knuckle Huck Final
Under falling snow and bright lights, the Men’s Snowboard Knuckle Huck delivered crowd-pleasing creativity. Rene Rinnekangas (FIN) earned gold with three high-impact, stylish runs, while Halldor Helgason (ISL) took silver and three-time champion Marcus Kleveland (NOR) rounded out the podium in bronze.
Monster Energy Men’s Ski SuperPipe Final
The final event of X Games Aspen 2026 lived up to the hype. While veterans Alex Ferreira (USA) and Nick Goepper (USA) drew plenty of attention, it was Finley Melville Ives (NZL) who stole the show. Posting the highest score on his opening run, Melville Ives never relinquished the lead, showcasing massive amplitude and a unique switch double cork 1440 to secure gold. His victory mirrored his 2025 World Championship success and confirmed his status as a rising force in SuperPipe skiing.
X Games Aspen 2026 closed with history made, new stars crowned and legends adding to their legacy—none bigger than Mark McMorris, whose record-breaking 25th medal will stand as one of the defining moments in Winter X Games history.
