The women's Big Air final took place on Monday night at the Milano Cortina Winter Olympics, highlighting competitive freestyle skiing. Canadian athlete Megan Oldham clinched the gold medal, showcasing her impressive skills throughout the competition. Chinese skier Eileen Gu secured the silver medal and set an Olympic record, emphasizing her talent and potential in the sport. Meanwhile, Flora Tabanelli made history by winning the first Olympic medal for Italy, which adds to the significance of the event for the Italian team.

The competition faced delays of over an hour due to adverse weather conditions, which raised safety concerns for the athletes performing large jumps. Once the event commenced, the athletes delivered spectacular performances, with Austrian skier Lara Wolf scoring the highest on her first attempt with 93.50 points. Other competitors, including Oldham and Gu, exceeded the 90-point mark, signaling a highly competitive atmosphere.

As the event progressed, British skier Kirsty Muir achieved a notable second jump with 93.00 points, while Mengting Liu of China also reached 90.00 points. Oldham's standout moment came with her left double 1260 mute grab, netting her an impressive 89.00 points and securing her lead with a final score of 180.75 points. Tabanelli's exceptional left double 1620 cindy during the decisive round capped off a remarkable competition, emphasizing the high level of skill and dedication present among the athletes.