Mathilde Gremaud Repeats Slopestyle Olympic Gold Win, Besting Eileen Gu
Mathilde Gremaud successfully defended her Olympic gold medal in women’s slopestyle skiing, overcoming a fierce challenge from American-born Eileen Gu, who competes for China. This thrilling competition took place during the 2026 Winter Olympics, held in Livigno, Italy, on February 9, 2026.
Competition Highlights
The women’s slopestyle final featured an intense contest, where participants are judged on their execution and difficulty across various rails and jumps. Skiers are allotted three runs, with the highest score counting towards their final placement.
- Gold Medalist: Mathilde Gremaud (Switzerland) – Score: 86.96
- Silver Medalist: Eileen Gu (China) – Score: 86.58
- Bronze Medalist: Megan Oldham (Canada) – Score: 76.46
Close Call for Eileen Gu
Gu’s pursuit of gold was dashed when she fell during her final jump attempt, slipping off the first rail. This misstep cost her the chance to outperform Gremaud, leaving Gu just 0.38 points short of the gold medal. The disappointment was palpable, and Gu was seen in tears following her run.
Victory for Mathilde Gremaud
Following Gu’s fall, Gremaud secured her victory, showcasing her joy by wearing a Swiss flag around her neck during her victory lap. This achievement marks her fourth Olympic medal, further solidifying her status in the sport.
The Remarkable Journey of Eileen Gu
Eileen Gu, who is also gaining fame as a model and brand ambassador, previously made headlines at the 2022 Beijing Olympics, where she claimed three medals. With gold in both the big air and halfpipe, Gu made history as the first freestyle skier to earn three medals in a single Olympics.
Gu has two more events in which to compete for gold: the women’s big air and women’s halfpipe. As fans look forward to her performance during these events, anticipation builds for the upcoming Milan Cortina Olympics.
