Luca Harrington Grabs Gold and Silver Medals in First Ever X Games Appearance

Over the X Games weekend, one name shines brighter than most: New Zealand skier Luca Harrington. At just 20 years old, Harrington became a staple in the skiing community, dazzling fans with gravity-defying tricks at big moments and an unparalleled drive. His rise to popularity is a testimony to his dedication, passion, and skill, pushing the limits of tricks beyond what most thought was possible. On Friday, January 24, 2025, Harrington amazed the freeski world by making the podium in Slopestyle after being a last-minute substitution for an injured athlete the morning of the competition at X Games Aspen 2025. He landed a huge switch triple-corked 1620 to end his run. Although everyone tried to unseat the Kiwi, none could beat his score, and he grabbed the Gold medal at the X-Games. It was his first X Games event ever. Harrington continued his incredible weekend by also competing in Big Ski Air, where he grabbed another medal. Four of the eight skiers in Big Ski Air were past gold medalists,f not an easy feat