Finley Melville Ives Hospitalized After Severe Olympic Halfpipe Crash

Finley Melville Ives was evacuated on a stretcher for medical evaluation after suffering a severe crash during the men's ski halfpipe qualifications at the 2026 Winter Olympics.The 19-year-old athlete from New Zealand misjudged a landing and hit his head, leading to a temporary suspension of the competition while medical personnel provided assistance.The incident follows a separate fall by the 2018 Olympic champion Cassie Sharpe from the USA during the women's qualifications, who is reportedly in stable condition.