Event Brief
Hunter Hess Stands by 'L' Sign at Olympics
Filed: Feb 20, 2026 at 7:03 PM ET
Summary: American freeskier Hunter Hess uses political backlash as motivation during Olympic halfpipe qualifying.
WHO: Hunter Hess
WHAT: Flashed 'L' sign and spoke about motivation
WHEN: Feb 20, 2026 at 6:42 PM ET
WHERE: Livigno
WHY: To express his stance after receiving backlash from Trump
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