Defending Olympic gold medalist Ryoyu Kobayashi is favored to win back-to-back Olympic titles in men's individual normal hill, even as Slovenian Domen Prevc looms as a podium threat at Milan Cortina 2026.

Norway's Anna Odine Stroem shocked favorite Nika Prevc to take gold in the individual normal hill competition on Saturday.

Anna Odine Stroem of Norway won the Olympic gold medal on the normal hill in women's ski jumping Saturday ahead of Slovenian favorite Nika Prevc.

PREDAZZO, Italy (AP) — An early photo of the Prevc ski jumping clan shows teenager Peter eyeing three little siblings — Nika, Domen and Cene — perched on the edge of a sofa, tiny torsos tucked over bent knees and arms stretched back as if about to launch themselves to Olympic glory.

Ski jumping kicks off at Milan Cortina 2026 with the women's individual normal hill competition. Slovenian Nika Prevc is the heavy favorite to win gold, though Japan could bring the heat.

In ski jumping, a small difference in suit size can make a significant difference in an athlete's performance.

Ski mountaineering will make its Olympic debut this year, the first winter sport to do so since 2002. Skeleton, luge, ski jumping and moguls are also getting new events.

Tate Frantz fulfills a childhood dream with selection to the U.S. ski jumping team at the 2026 Milan Cortina Winter Olympics.