The Olympic stage demands more than talent. It demands preparation, composure, and equipment that performs when progression meets pressure. At the Milano Cortina 2026 Olympic
Winter Games, VOLKL athletes delivered across disciplines—freestyle, alpine, and ski cross—showcasing what’s possible when innovation and intent intersect.
From Livigno to the alpine venues, these athletes didn’t just compete—they performed.
Alex Fiva — Olympic Bronze, Men’s Ski Cross
In one of the most physically demanding and unpredictable disciplines at the Games, Alex Fiva once again proved his experience matters. After a tightly contested final in Livigno, the Swiss veteran claimed bronze in men’s ski cross—his second Olympic medal.
Ski cross leaves no margin for error. Head‑to‑head speed, tactical awareness, and composure under pressure define the podium.
Fiva’s performance highlighted his consistency and mastery of the discipline, reinforcing his status as one of the sport’s most reliable competitors.
In one of the most physically demanding and unpredictable disciplines at the Games, Alex Fiva once again proved his experience matters. After a tightly contested final in Livigno, the Swiss veteran claimed bronze in men’s ski cross—his second Olympic medal.
Ski cross leaves no margin for error. Head‑to‑head speed, tactical awareness, and composure under pressure define the podium.
Fiva’s performance highlighted his consistency and mastery of the discipline, reinforcing his status as one of the sport’s most reliable competitors.
Flora Tabanelli — Olympic Bronze, Women’s Freeski Big Air
At just 18 years old, Flora Tabanelli delivered one of the most memorable moments of the Games for the host nation. Competing on home snow in Livigno, the Italian freeskier secured bronze in women’s freeski Big Air with a composed, high‑level performance.
Under the weight of expectation, Tabanelli showcased technical confidence and mature execution well beyond her years. Her podium finish marked a major milestone—not just personally, but for Italian freestyle skiing on the Olympic stage.
A breakthrough moment, and a clear sign of what’s ahead.
At just 18 years old, Flora Tabanelli delivered one of the most memorable moments of the Games for the host nation. Competing on home snow in Livigno, the Italian freeskier secured bronze in women’s freeski Big Air with a composed, high‑level performance.
Under the weight of expectation, Tabanelli showcased technical confidence and mature execution well beyond her years. Her podium finish marked a major milestone—not just personally, but for Italian freestyle skiing on the Olympic stage.
A breakthrough moment, and a clear sign of what’s ahead.
Katharina “Kathi” Huber — Olympic Gold, Women’s Alpine Team Combined
Precision wins races. And in the newly introduced Women’s Alpine Team Combined, Katharina “Kathi” Huber delivered exactly that.
Teamed with Ariane Rädler, the Austrian duo captured gold after a rock‑solid slalom run that edged Germany by just 0.05 seconds. It was one of Austria’s defining moments of the Games—and a reminder of Huber’s reputation for execution when every fraction counts.
Calm under pressure. Exact on snow. Gold when it mattered most.
Precision wins races. And in the newly introduced Women’s Alpine Team Combined, Katharina “Kathi” Huber delivered exactly that.
Teamed with Ariane Rädler, the Austrian duo captured gold after a rock‑solid slalom run that edged Germany by just 0.05 seconds. It was one of Austria’s defining moments of the Games—and a reminder of Huber’s reputation for execution when every fraction counts.
Calm under pressure. Exact on snow. Gold when it mattered most.
Birk Ruud — Olympic Gold, Men’s Freeski Slopestyle
Few athletes command a slopestyle course like Birk Ruud. In Livigno, the Norwegian freeskier delivered a flawless opening run, scoring 86.28 points—a mark no competitor could surpass.
With unmatched precision on rails and massive amplitude through the jump line, Ruud secured Olympic gold in men’s freeski slopestyle, adding to his Big Air title from Beijing 2022. The performance was decisive, confident, and unmistakably his.
Progression, dialed in.
Few athletes command a slopestyle course like Birk Ruud. In Livigno, the Norwegian freeskier delivered a flawless opening run, scoring 86.28 points—a mark no competitor could surpass.
With unmatched precision on rails and massive amplitude through the jump line, Ruud secured Olympic gold in men’s freeski slopestyle, adding to his Big Air title from Beijing 2022. The performance was decisive, confident, and unmistakably his.
Progression, dialed in.
Luca Harrington — Olympic Bronze, Men’s Freeski Slopestyle
One final run can change everything. For Luca Harrington, it changed history.
After sitting in 11th place following his first two runs, the 21‑year‑old from New Zealand delivered a clutch third run to score 85.15 points, launching himself onto the podium and securing bronze. The result marked New Zealand’s first Olympic slopestyle medal.
Poise under pressure. World‑class execution. A defining Olympic moment.
One final run can change everything. For Luca Harrington, it changed history.
After sitting in 11th place following his first two runs, the 21‑year‑old from New Zealand delivered a clutch third run to score 85.15 points, launching himself onto the podium and securing bronze. The result marked New Zealand’s first Olympic slopestyle medal.
Poise under pressure. World‑class execution. A defining Olympic moment.