China’s Xu Mengtao became the first Olympic skier to win women’s aerials gold on Wednesday, surpassing Team USA’s Kaila Kuhn after scoring 112.90 points in the super final.

Kuhn came in fifth after attempting a triple and landing awkwardly, leaning heavily on the back of her skis as her hand dragged through the snow. The difficult finish ultimately cost the two-time Olympian a medal opportunity.

Australia’s Danielle Scott earned silver despite showing impeccable form until a shaky landing put her more than 10 points behind Xu. China’s Shao Qi claimed bronze without attempting the triple, instead landing a clean back lay-full-full.

Kuhn entered the Olympics with momentum after winning her first career World Cup victory earlier this season. Kuhn made history at those world championships, becoming the first aerialist to win two gold medals at a single competition. She captured both the women’s event and mixed team event alongside fellow Team USA standouts Quinn Dehlinger and Christopher Lillis.

Team USA’s Winter Vinecki finished sixth after falling on the back of her skis during landing, while teammate Tasia Tanner qualified for the final but did not advance to the super final.

Five of six super final competitors attempted a back full-full-full, with the trick involving three consecutive backflips, each with a full 360-degree twist.