USA’s Megan Nick Captures Bronze In Aerials, China Takes Gold
Feb 14, 2022, 9:46 AM | Updated: 10:51 am
ZHANGJIAKOU, China (AP) — Xu Mengtao of China landed a jump with three somersaults to win Olympic gold in women’s aerials. Megan Nick, former Utah Ute, captured bronze for the United States.
Xu is the first woman from China to win the Olympic ski aerials event. She instantly knew her run was a gold-medal worthy jump. She pointed up at the sky soon after landing. She later leaned back and screamed into the cold air.
BRONZE for @TeamUSA's Megan Nick!
The 25-year-old in her Olympic debut captures a medal in women's aerials! #WinterOlympics pic.twitter.com/xWvoPgcgfn
— NBC Olympics (@NBCOlympics) February 14, 2022
Xu scored a 108.61 to edge defending champion Hanna Huskova of Belarus.
Nick, Park City resident, posted a 93.76. American teammate Ashley Caldwell was fourth.
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