Australia’s Top Six Female Athletes Set to Lead 2026 Winter Olympics
The 2026 Winter Olympics are currently taking place in Milan and Cortina d’Ampezzo, Italy. Australian athletes are adding diversity to the Games, showcasing their skills in winter sports. This year’s Australian squad includes seasoned veterans and promising newcomers, creating a thrilling narrative for fans and analysts alike.
Meet Australia’s Top Six Female Athletes for the 2026 Winter Olympics
As the competition unfolds, here are six standout female athletes representing Australia at the 2026 Winter Olympic Games.
1. Jakara Anthony
At 27, Jakara Anthony is the reigning world No. 1 in women’s mogul skiing. With an impressive record of 26 World Cup gold medals and seven Crystal Globes, her dominance is evident. Anthony grew up in Barwon Heads, Victoria, and began her skiing journey at Mount Buller at age 15.
During this Olympics, she faced challenges, finishing eighth in the women’s moguls super final after a misstep in her second run. Her teammate Charlotte Wilson placed sixth, while Elizabeth Lemley of the USA claimed gold.
2. Emily Arthur
Emily Arthur is no stranger to the Olympics. At 26, she competes in her third Olympic event. The Sydney snowboarder did not shy away from challenges in the women’s halfpipe qualifiers, executing her signature backside 900 despite a rocky start.
Arthur’s Olympic journey began at PyeongChang in 2018, where she finished 11th, followed by 14th place in Beijing 2022. Her recent performances include a career-best ninth place in the 2023 World Championships.
3. Tess Coady
Tess Coady made history at the 2022 Beijing Olympics by becoming Australia’s youngest Winter Olympic medalist, securing a bronze in snowboard slopestyle. Born and raised near Melbourne, she began snowboarding at age nine.
In the ongoing Olympics, she has claimed seventh place in the women’s big air final, improving from her previous ninth place finish in Beijing. Coady is set to compete in slopestyle again later this week.
4. Holly Harris
Holly Harris made her Olympic debut this year alongside ice dance partner Jason Chan. At 23, she has achieved significant milestones in her career, including winning the Australian junior title in 2016.
Harris and Chan have qualified for the Free Dance, marking Australia’s first ice dance Olympic qualification since 2014. They placed 18th in the Rhythm Dance, a noteworthy achievement for Australian ice dancing.
5. Indra Brown
At 16, Indra Brown is the youngest member of the Australian team and currently ranks as the world No. 1 in freeski halfpipe. She has already made her mark in World Cup events, winning a gold in Calgary.
Brown is known for her dynamic style and is expected to compete on February 19, 2026, with expectations high for her to secure a medal.
6. Breeana Walker
Breeana Walker, a former elite athlete turned bobsleigh pilot, is returning for her second Olympic appearance at age 33. Hailing from Cairns, she has had a standout World Cup season, dominating the monobob standings and winning three events.
In addition to the monobob, Walker will also compete in the two-woman event with her partner Desi Johnson. Her journey in bobsleigh began after an injury in track and field steered her toward winter sports.
Conclusion
As the 2026 Winter Olympics continue, these six talented female athletes are showcases of Australian strength and resilience. They inspire the next generation of winter sports enthusiasts and athletes worldwide.
