LIVIGNO, Italy (AP) — A generation ago, the sight of an Olympic halfpipe podium drenched in red, white and blue was as common as fresh powder on the mountain — a fitting and expected celebration for a sport born and raised in the United States.

American Andrew Torgashev placed inside the top 10 with his short program score of 88.94, but he is unlikely to challenge for the medal podium. France's Adam Siao Him Fa, Italy's Daniel Grassl and Mikhail Shaidorov of Kazakhstan are the top contenders for the bronze medal.

Can anyone beat the "Quad God" Ilia Malinin at the Winter Olympics? Japan's Yuma Kagiyama will take his best shot on Tuesday.

The final quarterfinal spot from Group B will be determined on Wednesday, as Italy takes on Germany on the last day of the preliminary round of the women’s ice hockey tournament at the 2026 Winter Olympics.

While the United States isn't leading in the medal count, Team USA is looking golden at this year's Winter Olympic Games

Figure skater Ilia Malinin leads after short program; U.S. claims silver in curling mixed doubles while Norway wins 3 gold medals