Prevc Siblings Make Olympic History as Slovenia Defend Ski Jumping Mixed Team Gold at Milano Cortina 2026

Slovenia delivered a commanding performance to defend their ski jumping mixed team title at the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics on February 10, with siblings Domen and Nika Prevc making history as the first brother and sister to win an Olympic ski jumping medal together. The Slovenian quartet of Domen Prevc, Nika Prevc, Anze Lanisek, and Nika Vodan scored 1069.2 points at the Predazzo Ski Jumping Stadium, comfortably ahead of Norway's silver medal performance and Japan's bronze.

Domen Prevc delivered the decisive moment of the competition, sealing Slovenia's victory with the final jump of the night—a magnificent 102-meter leap that brought the crowd to its feet and confirmed his nation's wire-to-wire dominance. The 27-year-old's clutch performance under pressure exemplified the experience and composure that has made Slovenia a ski jumping powerhouse. His sister Nika, competing in her first Olympics, contributed crucial points throughout the competition, demonstrating the same fearless approach that has defined the Prevc family legacy.

The Prevc family's Olympic success extends far beyond this singular achievement, as Domen and Nika's victory makes them part of Winter Olympics history. The Prevcs became the first family to have four siblings each earn an Olympic medal, following older brothers Cene and Peter Prevc, who earned medals at the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics. This extraordinary family achievement underscores the remarkable skiing culture and training programs in Slovenia, a nation of just over two million people that continues to produce world-class winter sports athletes.

Slovenia's path to gold was marked by consistency and technical excellence across all four team members. Anze Lanisek and Nika Vodan provided steady support throughout the competition, ensuring that Slovenia never relinquished the lead they established early in the event. The team's total score of 1069.2 points represented a comprehensive victory, with Norway unable to match Slovenia's combination of distance and style points despite a strong showing from their own experienced squad.

The mixed team ski jumping event, which features two male and two female jumpers from each nation, has quickly become one of the most compelling spectacles at the Winter Olympics since its introduction. The format demands not only individual excellence but also team depth and consistency, as a single poor jump can doom a nation's medal chances. Slovenia's ability to defend their title demonstrates the program's sustained excellence and the depth of talent available to their coaching staff.

For the Prevc siblings, this gold medal caps a remarkable journey that began in childhood on Slovenia's hills and culminates with Olympic glory on the sport's biggest stage. Their achievement will inspire the next generation of Slovenian ski jumpers and cements the Prevc name as synonymous with excellence in winter sports. As the Milano Cortina Games continue, Slovenia's mixed team gold stands as one of the defining moments of the 2026 Winter Olympics.