Kelly Sildaru, a prominent freestyle skier, competed in the women's halfpipe qualifications at the Milan Cortina Olympics, finishing in 13th place. Despite her efforts, she missed qualifying for the finals by just one point. This performance marks a continuation of Sildaru's determined comeback, having previously earned a bronze medal in slopestyle four years prior.

In her qualifiers, Sildaru scored 69.25 points on her first run but later improved with a second score of 73.75. She expressed her surprise at the performance, indicating that her plan was different due to a recent injury during training that affected her final preparations. Nonetheless, her second run demonstrated her capability, and she felt it was one of her best performances in recent years.

The performance of Sildaru and fellow Estonian skier Grete-Mia Meentalo, who finished 17th, illustrates the growing involvement and competition level of Estonian athletes in the Olympic winter sports. As these young athletes make their mark, Sildaru’s journey highlights both the challenges of competitive sports and the thrill of performing on an international stage.