Who won gold and silver in the women's moguls at the 2026 Winter Olympics?

Elizabeth Lemley won the gold medal and Jaelin Kauf secured the silver medal in the women's freestyle skiing moguls.

Was this a historic event for Team USA in moguls skiing?

Yes, this was the first time Team USA won multiple medals in the same event at the Winter Olympics, with Lemley taking gold and Kauf silver.

What happened to the defending champion Jakara Anthony?

Jakara Anthony, the defending champion, faltered during her final run and finished eighth in the event.

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Historic U.S. Moguls Double as Lemley Dethrones Champion

11 Feb

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Summary

Elizabeth Lemley won gold and Jaelin Kauf took silver in women's moguls.
Lemley's win marks the best Olympic performance for the U.S. in the event.
Defending champion Jakara Anthony faltered, finishing eighth.

Historic U.S. Moguls Double as Lemley Dethrones Champion

The 2026 Winter Olympics witnessed a landmark achievement for Team USA in the women's freestyle skiing moguls. Elizabeth Lemley captured the gold medal, with teammate Jaelin Kauf securing the silver, marking the first time the U.S. has won multiple medals in the same event at these Games.

Lemley's victory is a historic high for the American team in this discipline, surpassing the previous best of gold and bronze. The 20-year-old, who also claimed the 2024 Winter Youth Olympic championship, delivered a stunning performance to overtake favorite Jakara Anthony.

Anthony, the reigning Olympic champion and a decorated World Cup skier, made a costly error in her final run, ultimately finishing eighth. France's Perrine Laffont, the 2018 gold medalist, rounded out the podium with a bronze medal in her fourth Olympic appearance.