US skier Hess describes ‘hardest weeks of my life’ after Trump’s ‘real loser’ comment

• American halfpipe competitor says he has no regrets

• Britain's Gus Kenworthy just misses out on medal

At the start of the Winter Olympics, Donald Trump called Hunter Hess a real loser" after the US freeskier dared to admit that he had mixed feelings about representing his country.

As he swooped down the halfpipe on Friday morning, Hess delivered a neat riposte, flashing a L-sign with his hand before insisting his row with Trump was something I definitely wear with pride".