At the Milan-Cortina Olympics, Jakara Anthony of Australia achieved a remarkable comeback by winning the women's parallel mogul skiing event, marking a significant milestone as it was included for the first time in the Olympic program. Anthony secured her gold medal in the final against American skier Jaelin Kauf, who was the reigning world champion and had won the only World Cup event held in the discipline this season. The final score was 20:15 in favor of Anthony, highlighting her resilience and skill after a disappointing performance in the conventional mogul event earlier in the competition.

In her path to victory, Anthony displayed exceptional talent and determination. She confidently progressed through the early rounds, defeating Olivia Giaccio in the quarterfinals and advancing to the semifinals where her opponent Elizabeth Lemley had to withdraw. This series of performances leads up to her successful final clash with Kauf, indicating that Anthony has found her stride when it mattered the most. Her victory not only adds to her accolades but also marks a poignant moment in her career as she clinches her second Olympic gold medal, following her Beijing mogul victory.

The bronze medal match was also fiercely contested, with Lemley narrowly defeating France's Perrine Laffont, reflecting the high level of competition present at these Olympics. The triumph of Anthony not only adds to Australia's Olympic legacy but also draws attention to the evolving landscape of skiing events at the Games, especially with the introduction of new formats that challenge athletes and appeal to a broader audience.