Who is Elias Lajunen, 18-Year-Old Finnish Skier Who Suffered Terrifying Crash During Big Air Qualifying?

Elias Lajunen

The 2026 Winter Olympics delivered another moment of high drama when Finnish freeski athlete Elias Lajunen suffered a frightening crash during the big air qualification round. Spectators watched in stunned silence as the young skier landed heavily on his back, lost consciousness, and slid down the slope before coming to a stop facedown on the … Read more