Predazzo, Italy – Domen Prevc of Slovenia continues to dominate the ski jumping events at the Milan Cortina 2026 Olympic Winter Games. Following his gold medal win in the men’s individual large hill competition on Saturday, February 14, Prevc is now in contention for a historic achievement.
Slovenian Ski Jumper Secures Gold
Prevc secured the gold medal with a jump of 141.5 meters – the longest of the event – and a total score of 301.8 points. This performance allowed him to surpass Japan’s Ren Nikaido, who took silver with 295 points. Poland’s Kacper Tomasiak won the bronze medal.
The victory came after Prevc was surprisingly left off the podium in the normal hill contest earlier in the Games. He entered the large hill event as the clear favorite, being the defending world champion and holding the distance record.
A Family Legacy
Prevc’s win marks the first individual Olympic gold for the Prevc family. He and his sister, Nika, are the first brother and sister to win a ski jumping medal in the same Olympics. Tomasiak, also a first-time Olympian, extended his success from winning silver in the normal hill event.
Other notable performances included Ren Nikaido’s silver medal, his third of the Games, and Kacper Tomasiak’s bronze. Germany’s Philipp Raimund finished 9th, while defending Olympic champion Marius Lindvik of Norway and Stefan Kraft of Austria did not advance to the final round.
Frequently Asked Questions
What was Domen Prevc’s winning jump distance?
Domen Prevc’s winning jump distance was 141.5 meters.
Who won the silver medal in the men’s large hill ski jumping event?
Ren Nikaido of Japan won the silver medal.
What is significant about Domen Prevc and his sister, Nika?
Domen and Nika Prevc are the first brother and sister to win a ski jumping medal in the same Olympics.
With this second gold medal, Prevc now has the opportunity to match Matti Nykänen’s record of three gold medals in a single Olympics. Will he be able to continue his winning streak and achieve this historic feat?
