Anna Udina Strema from Norway emerged as the Olympic champion in ski jumping on Saturday in Predazzo, triumphing over Slovenia's season leader Nika Prevc in a closely contested final. Strema was the only participant to achieve jumps over the 100-meter mark in both final attempts, recording jumps of 100 and 101 meters, which helped her secure the gold with a total score of 267.3 points, just 1.1 points ahead of Prevc.

In the final rounds, Prevc managed jumps of 98 and 99.5 meters, which, while impressive, were not enough to clinch the gold. The competition was fierce, with the bronze medal awarded to Japan's Nozomi Maruyama who achieved jumps of 97 and 100 meters, finishing just 5.5 points behind the gold medalist. This result illustrates the high level of competition and the small margins that often define success in ski jumping events.

The ongoing Milano-Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics will continue until February 22, showcasing a variety of winter sports and drawing attention from around the world. Strema's victory marks a significant moment in her career and adds to the excitement of the Games, particularly in the ski jumping events, where every point counts and the competition can be incredibly tight.