
Australia has delivered its most successful Winter Olympics performance at the 2026 Milano Cortina Games, with a distinguished group of athletes bringing home a historic medal tally. As of mid-February, the Australian contingent has won four medals, comprising three golds and one silver, surpassing previous national records for winter sport achievement.
The campaign has been characterised by outstanding individual performances that exemplify excellence across freestyle skiing and snowboarding. Cooper Woods secured gold in the men’s freestyle moguls, delivering a standout performance that saw him tie on points with a world champion and take top honours on technical criteria.
Josie Baff triumphed in the women’s snowboard cross, crossing the finish line ahead of a competitive field to claim Australia’s second gold of the Games. Jakara Anthony etched her name in history by winning the inaugural Olympic dual moguls event, adding a third gold to Australia’s tally and becoming the first Australian to win two Winter Olympic gold medals.
In the men’s snowboard halfpipe final, Scotty James added to the nation’s success with a silver medal, narrowly missing out on gold in a thrilling contest that highlighted his technical skill and competitive resilience.
Australia’s medal winners at the 2026 Winter Olympics are as follows: Cooper Woods – Gold, Men’s Freestyle Skiing Moguls; Josie Baff – Gold, Women’s Snowboard Cross; Jakara Anthony – Gold, Women’s Freestyle Skiing Dual Moguls; Scotty James – Silver, Men’s Snowboard Halfpipe. This performance underscores Australia’s growing strength on the winter sports stage and reflects the dedication and talent of its athletes on one of the world’s biggest sporting stages.