Tõnis Sildaru, the father and coach of Henry Sildaru, celebrated his son's impressive achievement of winning a silver medal in men's freestyle skiing at the Milano Cortina Winter Olympics. Initially surprised by the fantastic result, Tõnis remarked on the success with a heartfelt 'Thank you, Henry!' during an exclusive interview with ERR's camera crew. His pride was palpable as he reflected on the emotional moment of witnessing his son's medal win.

Henry faced challenges during the competition after he faltered in the first run. However, he rebounded excellently in the second round, scoring an impressive 92.75 points, and added to his score in the final run by a slight margin. Tõnis emphasized the importance of preparation, stating that all the tricks and plans were established beforehand. However, he noted that Henry needed reminders on potential pitfalls to focus on specific areas during his runs, which proved critical to his success.

Remarkably, Henry Sildaru became the first male freestyle skier to compete in all three freestyle disciplines at the Winter Olympics: slopestyle, park, and Big Air. Tõnis indicated that Henry enjoys the diversity offered by these three events, hinting that they would continue to pursue this multifaceted approach. This achievement not only solidifies Henry's place in the sports arena but also highlights the exceptional talent emerging from Estonia in winter sports.