• Three-time Olympic champion Ester Ledecka will race PGS (8 Feb) and Super-G (12 Feb) at Milano Cortina 2026.
  • Ledecka is the first woman to win Olympic gold in two different Winter sports and defends PGS after Beijing 2022.
  • Recent form: 3rd in Tarvisio Super-G (18 Jan) and a PGS win at Simonhöhe after her 2025 world title.
  • Schedule: PGS qualifiers morning, finals 1:00pm CET (8 Feb); Super-G starts 11:30am (12 Feb).

Ester Ledecka seeks more Olympic history

Ester Ledecka arrives at Milano Cortina 2026 chasing what she calls the “triple-double”: more Olympic gold across two sports. The 30-year-old Czech star has already made history — she was the first woman to win Olympic gold in two different Winter sports at PyeongChang 2018 and defended her parallel giant slalom (PGS) title in Beijing 2022.

Two sports, two chances

Ledecka will compete in snowboard PGS at Livigno Snow Park on Sunday 8 February and in Alpine skiing’s Super-G on Thursday 12 February. The PGS qualifiers run in the morning with finals scheduled to begin at 1:00pm CET. The Super-G is set to start at 11:30am on 12 February.

Her program is unusual at the highest level: training, travel and quick shifts between disciplines demand careful planning from her team. Yet Ledecka says the energy comes from enjoyment. “We really enjoy it,” she has said. “That’s where we get our energy, from the pure happiness of racing in both sports!”

Form and preparation

Ledecka arrives in form. On 18 January she finished third in the World Cup Super-G at Tarvisio, Italy. She then traveled to Simonhöhe, Austria, where she won a PGS — her first race in that discipline since the 2025 World Championships, where she secured her third world title.

That combination of recent podiums in both disciplines reinforces her status as a favourite in Livigno. Observers say her blend of speed on skis and race craft on a snowboard makes her a threat in both fields.

What to watch

  • PGS (Snowboard): Expect fast, tight head-to-head runs. Ledecka’s past Olympic success in PGS puts her among the top contenders.
  • Super-G (Alpine): A high-speed discipline that rewards risk and precision. Ledecka’s recent World Cup podium shows she can mix it with the specialist skiers.

Why it matters

If Ledecka adds to her medal tally at Milano Cortina, she will deepen an already-rare legacy of multi-sport Olympic success. Her pursuit captures a wider audience’s imagination — a top-level athlete dancing between two Olympic worlds in the same Games.

When to follow

Bookmarked events and live results are available through official Milano Cortina channels. Fans can follow event schedules, live timing and athlete news through the Milano Cortina 2026 platforms and the official Ester Ledecka athlete page.

Ester Ledecka remains one of the most compelling figures at Milano Cortina — not just for what she has already achieved, but for the rare chance to watch a champion attempt greatness in two sports at the same Games.

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