Livigno, Italy, February 20, 2026: China celebrated a unique double at the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics on Friday as Wang Xindi soared to gold in the men's freestyle skiing aerials - two days after his wife Xu Mengtao had topped the women's podium.
The victory made them a rare married couple to each win individual gold medals at these Games.
"We celebrated her gold, but I was also quick to refocus on my own event," Wang told Xinhua News.
"We've battled together for years, but we're also professionals. While I was rejoicing with her, I couldn't forget I still had my own event to compete in.
"During competitions, we mostly follow our separate rhythm. Sometimes she has 'pointers' she wants to share, but also doesn't want to say so much. But in my heart, I also understand what she wants to say," he added.
Wang, 30, delivered when it mattered most. Third to jump in the super final, he landed a near-flawless routine for 132.60 points.
Switzerland's Noe Roth, the final athlete down the inrun, answered with a spectacular effort that earned 131.58. When the score flashed, Wang dropped to his knees in the snow and roared with delight, realizing the title was his.
Competing at his third Olympics, Wang had never finished higher than 14th in previous appearances at Beijing 2022 and PyeongChang 2018. China’s Li Tianma, 24, making his Olympic debut, secured bronze with 123.93 points.