US Skier Nick Goepper Suffers Brutal Halfpipe Crash That Shatters Medal Hopes
OutKick • • sports
Key Points:
- US skier Nick Goepper suffered a severe crash during the halfpipe event at the Winter Olympics, which likely cost him a medal despite a strong start with a near-perfect opening run scoring 90.00.
- The 31-year-old athlete appeared off-balance on his final trick in the third run, leading to a brutal fall onto the halfpipe deck, though he was able to walk away from the incident.
- Goepper's teammate, Alex Ferreira, won the gold medal in the event and praised Goepper's bravery, highlighting the respect he earned from fellow competitors despite the crash.
- The crash underscored the inherent dangers of the halfpipe event, where top athletes make difficult maneuvers look effortless
