Switzerland has secured its second medal at the Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics! Following Franjo von Allmen’s gold in downhill, Mathilde Gremaud also claimed gold in freeski slopestyle on Monday, February 9, 2026. At Livigno, the defending champion, who celebrated her 26th birthday on Sunday, earned 86.96 points, just 0.36 ahead of her rival, China’s Eileen Gu.
The victory makes Gremaud the first Swiss athlete to reach the podium three consecutive times at the Olympics in the same discipline. She previously won silver in 2018, finishing behind fellow Swiss skier Hoefflin. Another Swiss competitor, Giulia Tanno of Graubünden, finished 6th in the final.
This win for Gremaud solidifies Switzerland’s strong start to the games and adds another highlight to what is already shaping up to be a thrilling competition in freeski slopestyle. The incredibly close margin of victory – just .38 points – underscores the high level of skill and competition on display at the 2026 Winter Olympics.
Eileen Gu, despite the narrow defeat, secured her second silver medal of the Milan-Cortina Games, demonstrating her continued prowess in the sport. More details on the Swiss success and Gu’s performance can be found here.
The competition was hailed as one of the best women’s slopestyle contests in the history of the sport, with both Gremaud and Gu delivering exceptional runs. ESPN provides further analysis of the event and the athletes’ performances.
The Washington Post also covered the event, highlighting the intense rivalry between Gremaud and Gu.
