Alta’s Jaelin Kauf Claims Second Olympic Silver in Moguls, Continuing Wyoming’s Winning Streak

The 2026 Winter Games are shaping up to be a historic run for Wyoming’s alpine athletes. Just days after Jackson Hole’s Breezy Johnson captured gold in downhill, Alta native Jaelin Kauf added another medal to the state’s haul, securing silver in women’s moguls Wednesday in Livigno, Italy.

Kauf, the reigning world champion, delivered a determined performance after a shaky start. Her first qualifying run was mediocre, leaving her “circling the drain,” according to NBC commentator Hannah Kearney. She rebounded in the second qualifier to advance, then skied a methodical final run that showcased her trademark aggressive middle-section technique and quiet upper body.

The 29-year-old scored 80.77 in the six-woman medal round, enough to guarantee at least bronze. Australia’s Jakara Anthony, the defending gold medalist from Beijing, faltered on her final run, allowing Kauf to claim silver. American teammate Elizabeth Lemley of Vail, Colorado, took bronze. It is Kauf’s second Olympic silver, matching her 2022 finish.

Kauf’s mother and family cheered from the stands, waving large “J” signs—the same symbol that adorns a run named “Jaelin’s Silver” at Grand Targhee Resort, where Kauf learned to ski.

She is expected to compete again Saturday in the dual moguls event. Meanwhile, Breezy Johnson continues her Olympic campaign, having posted the fastest downhill time in the combined competition Tuesday and qualifying for Thursday’s Super G.