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Finland's Elias Lajunen receives treatment after crashing during the Freestyle Skiing Men's Freeski Big Air at the Livigno Snow Park, as part of the 2026 Winter Olympic Games in Milan-Cortina. Fredrik Sandberg/Tt/TT/dpa
Finnish freestyle skier Elias Lajunen suffered a violent fall in the Big Air qualification at the Winter Olympics on Sunday.
The 18-year-old lost control after take-off and crashed onto the icy surface with his back. Lajunen is the son of three-time Olympic champion and former Nordic combined skier Samppa Lajunen.
Elias Lajunen initially lay motionless, but after receiving medical treatment and encouragement from the spectators, he was carried away on a sled. He gave a thumbs up – a first sign that he was OK. Lajunen did not return to the competition.
Big Air involves performing aerial tricks after jumping off a large ramp and landing safely. The jury awards points for factors such as the degree of difficulty, clean execution, height and landing.
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Finland's Elias Lajunen crashes during the Freestyle Skiing Men's Freeski Big Air at the Livigno Snow Park, as part of the 2026 Winter Olympic Games in Milan-Cortina. Fredrik Sandberg/TT/dpa
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Finland's Elias Lajunen in action during the Freestyle Skiing Men's Freeski Big Air at the Livigno Snow Park, as part of the 2026 Winter Olympic Games in Milan-Cortina. David Davies/PA Wire/dpa
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