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Japan's Horishima Wins Silver Despite Backward Finish

2/16/2026

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Ikuma Horishima of Japan won the silver medal in the 2026 Winter Olympics dual moguls after finishing the run backwards following a loss of balance on a backflip.
Nick Page, an American skier, was disqualified for skiing out of bounds.
This silver is Horishima's second medal at the Games, following bronze in the men's moguls.
Japan totaled 17 medals, tying for third in the overall standings behind Norway and Italy.

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Ikuma Horishima of Japan won the silver medal in the 2026 Winter Olympics dual moguls after finishing the run backwards following a loss of balance on a backflip.
Nick Page, an American skier, was disqualified for skiing out of bounds.
This silver is Horishima's second medal at the Games, following bronze in the men's moguls.
Japan totaled 17 medals, tying for third in the overall standings behind Norway and Italy.