"Maia Schwinghammer didn't need a medal run to become part of the Olympic conversation in Italy. The 24-year-old Canadian freestyle skier from Saskatoon found herself in the spotlight after her father went viral during a chance, on-the-street interview with CBC Sports in Livigno. Rick Schwinghammer was stopped by reporter Ariel Helwani, and the light exchange gave way to a deeply personal moment when he mentioned his daughter was competing."
"The clip spread quickly, turning proud papa Schwinghammer into an internet favourite and shining a spotlight on the family behind one of Canada's top mogul skiers. Schwinghammer is competing in her first Olympics after building a steady World Cup resume that includes four career podiums. Her breakthrough victory came last season at Val St-Come, Que., where she won in front of a home crowd. She went on to win a bronze medal at the 2025 world championships in Engadin, Switzerland."
Maia Schwinghammer, a 24-year-old Canadian freestyle moguls skier from Saskatoon, competed at Milano Cortina 2026 in her first Olympics. Her father, Rick Schwinghammer, went viral after a chance on-the-street interview in Livigno when he became emotional while discussing his daughter's performance. The interview clip turned Rick into an internet favourite and highlighted the family's presence behind one of Canada's top mogul skiers. Maia built a steady World Cup resume with four podiums, including a breakthrough victory at Val St-Come and a bronze medal at the 2025 world championships in Engadin, Switzerland. Rick previously competed internationally in moguls, aerials and ballet skiing.
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