Lynch spent his early years in Dublin before moving to CanadaIreland's Ben Lynch reacts during the men's freestyle skiing halfpipe qualifications at the 2026 Winter Olympics, in Livigno, Italy. Photo: AP Photo/Julia Demaree NikhinsonBen Lynch has finished eighth after making history by becoming the first Irish skier to qualify for a Winter Olympics final. Really, really grateful to be here and to make the finals is a cherry on top for me. Ireland's Ben Lynch reacts during the men's freestyle skiing halfpipe qualifications at the 2026 Winter Olympics, in Livigno, Italy. So to land that in my run was unbelievable and I’m really, really excited to be in finals right now.

Source: Irish Independent February 21, 2026 12:10 UTC