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Chris Lillis Aims for Olympic Glory After Setbacks

2/17/2026

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Chris Lillis, a Rochester freestyle skier, is driven by his brother Jon’s influence and Olympic goals.
He missed the 2018 Olympics with Jon due to an ACL injury.
In 2022, Lillis achieved the highest-scoring jump in Olympic history, aiding the U.S. mixed-team victory in Beijing.
As he trains for the Milan Cortina Olympics, he uses these experiences to fuel performance.

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Story summary

Chris Lillis, a Rochester freestyle skier, is driven by his brother Jon’s influence and Olympic goals.
He missed the 2018 Olympics with Jon due to an ACL injury.
In 2022, Lillis achieved the highest-scoring jump in Olympic history, aiding the U.S. mixed-team victory in Beijing.
As he trains for the Milan Cortina Olympics, he uses these experiences to fuel performance.