Lillis Leads Team USA With Eighth in Men's Aerials

Team USA’s Chris Lillis led the Americans with an eighth-place finish in the men’s Olympic aerials on Friday, battling windy, snowy conditions in a challenging competition. Lillis entered the event seeking redemption after his sixth place finish in the 2022 Olympics. 

"I definitely gave it all I got. That's for sure," said Lillis. "You don't come into the Olympics with anything less than 100%. With that being said, redemption might have to wait." 

China’s Xindi Wang won the gold medal, landing a near-perfect jump to score 132.60. Switzerland’s Noe Roth finished second with a 131.58, while fellow Chinese aerialist Tianama Li rounded out the podium with a bronze medal score of 123.93.

Team USA’s Derek Krueger placed 11th, with teammate Connor Curran just behind in 12th. Both were unable to land a clean jump and break into the top six needed to advance to the super finals. 

Team USA's Quinn Dehlinger was unable to compete in his Olympic debut due to a knee injury sustained during training in Livigno. 

RESULTS 
Men's Olympic aerials