Siblings Domen and Nika Prevc led Slovenia to back-to-back Olympic titles in mixed team normal hill ski jumping at Milan Cortina 2026.
A robust training centre, youth development programme and a family of high flyers have helped Slovenia defy gravity and
Norway's Anna Odine Strøm beat top favourite Nika Prevc at the Milano/Cortina Winter Olympics to claim women's ski jumping normal hill gold in Predazzo on Saturday. The Norwegian had jumps of 100 metres and 101m to beat Slovenia's Prevc by a mere 1.
MILAN (AP) — The determination that fuels an athlete’s ascent to the Olympics can explain why they believe they’re capable of enormous feats — even when they’re injured. Lindsey Vonn tore her left ACL but nine days later put on a brace and let it fly in the women’s downhill at the Milan Cortina Olympics.
Slovenia defended its gold in mixed team ski jumping, with Domen and Nika Prevc becoming the first brother and sister to medal on the normal hill at the same Olympics.
Domen Prevc knew he had done something special when he landed his final jump. He rolled his fists in the air, pointing his fingers skyward and took a bow as Slovenian flags waved and the crowd roared.
Ski jumping continues at Milan Cortina 2026 with what may be the most competitive event: mixed team normal hill. Siblings Nika and Domen Prevc are expected to lead Slovenia to a repeat gold.
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