Recap: Women's Large Hill Ski Jumping Event at Milan Cortina 2026
In the final women's large hill ski jumping event at Milan Cortina, Annika Belshaw showcased her skills with a 119-meter jump in the first round, earning 98.5 points. She qualified for the final round, finishing in 29th place. Her teammate Paige Jones also made it to the final round, securing the 30th spot with 97.9 points. However, Belshaw faced a setback in the final round when her jump was disqualified due to her skis being one centimeter longer than allowed.
Jones, Belshaw, and Josie Johnson were the last three competitors in the final round. Johnson did not jump, while Jones scored 84.8 points, the lowest of the day. Despite the challenges, Belshaw had a strong performance overall, contributing to the United States mixed ski jumping team's seventh-place finish and placing 21st in the women's normal hill competition.
The top honors in the women's large hill ski jumping event went to Norwegians Anna Odine Stroem and Eirin Maria Kvandal, who claimed gold and silver, respectively. Slovenian Nika Prevc secured the bronze medal. It was a competitive event with impressive performances from the top athletes, showcasing the talent and skill in women's ski jumping.