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The Milan Cortina 2026 Games continued to have viral moments, as Japan’s Ikuma Horishma’s silver medal in the doubles moguls event ended in wild fashion.
Horishima and American Nick Page were on the hill when the latter was thrown out of bounds during his race.
But as Horishima was about to reach the final hill, he lost his balance after performing a backflip.
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Gold medalist Mikael Kingsbury of Team Canada (center), silver medalist Ikuma Horishima of Team Japan (left) and bronze medalist Matt Graham of Team Australia participate in the national anthem during the medal ceremony for the men’s doubles moguls final on the ninth day of the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympic Games at Livigno Air Park on February 15 2026, in Livigno, Italy. (Hannah Peters/Getty Images)
After falling for a short second, Horishima regained his balance, but he was facing backwards down the mountain.
Instead of trying to turn, Horishima simply looked behind him and continued to descend the rugged mountain backwards as he crossed the finish line.
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The NBC anchors were memorized by what they witnessed from Horishima.
“Oh my God, what’s happening? I can’t believe my eyes,” commentator Trace Worthington said. “Ikuma Horishima crosses the line backwards.”
Matt Graham of Team Australia and Ikuma Horishima of Team Japan compete in the men’s doubles moguls semifinal on day nine of the Milan Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics at Livigno Air Park on February 15, 2026, in Livigno, Italy. (Michael Reaves/Getty Images)
Canadian Mikael Kingsbury won the gold medal in the event, while Australian Matt Graham finished behind Horishima to take bronze.
Horishima won his second medal of these Winter Games, earning a bronze in the men’s moguls event. He finished behind Australians Cooper Woods and Kingsbury in this event.
Horishima’s silver, however, represents the 17th medal for Japan, which is tied for third at the Games behind Norway and Italy. Norway leads with 27 medals, including 12 gold, while Italy has 22 medals.
The United States has 17 total medals so far, including five goals and eight silvers.
Ikuma Horishima of Team Japan crosses the finish line backwards after a fall while competing in the 1/8 finals of the men’s double moguls against Nick Page of Team USA (not pictured) during day nine of the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympic Games at Livigno Air Park on February 15, 2026, in Livigno, Italy. (Hannah Peters/Getty Images)
Horishima made his Olympic debut at the 2022 Beijing Games, but failed to medal in his events.
