Henry Sildaru, the promising Estonian freestyle skier, made his Olympic debut but unfortunately did not advance to the finals. During both runs, he struggled with key errors—specifically, a mistake on the third rail and the final jump in the first run and a failure on the third rail in the second, which cost him valuable flow points. This performance left many wondering about the level of difficulty he faced on the Olympic course.

Despite the setbacks, experts believe Sildaru is very close to reaching the peak of freestyle skiing. Stefan Sorokin, in a discussion on ETV's sports show, highlighted that even though Sildaru faced issues, he remains a strong contender who could be among the top athletes if everything aligns perfectly in his performances. The grueling nature of the Olympic course bandwidth, especially with rail lengths significantly longer than those typically seen in the World Cup series, was noted to be a complicating factor.

As questions arise about whether Sildaru's recent performances accurately reflect his ranking among elite skiers, Sorokin expressed confidence that with the right conditions and execution, Sildaru indeed has the potential to stand at the world's pinnacle in freestyle skiing. The ongoing development and support surrounding his athletic journey will be critical as he navigates the path ahead, aiming to overcome these early Olympic challenges and solidify his place in the sport.