Henrijs Sildaru made history on Friday by becoming the Olympic silver medalist in freestyle skiing, achieving Estonia's first medal at the Milan-Cortina Olympic Games. In the finals, competitors were judged based on their best attempts from three runs, and Sildaru scored an impressive 93 points in his third run, narrowly missing gold by just 0.75 points to American Alex Ferreira. Canadian Brendan Mackay secured the bronze with a score of 91 points.

At just 19 years old, Sildaru's achievement is a significant milestone in his career, being his best result in top-level competitions so far. Earlier this year, he also placed second in a World Cup event in slopestyle skiing, showing his growing prowess in the sport. This accomplishment not only celebrates Sildaru's talent but also highlights Estonia's rising presence in winter sports, especially following the success of his sister, Kelly Sildaru, who won a bronze medal in slopestyle at the Beijing Olympics four years ago.

The Milan and Cortina d'Ampezzo Olympic Games are set to continue until February 22, showcasing a variety of winter sports and international talent. As Estonia celebrates its historic medal, the anticipation grows among fans and athletes alike as the games progress, looking forward to more exhilarating performances and potential successes for the Estonian team.