Former RCDS student Liz Lemley captured the gold medal in the Women’s Individual Moguls at the 2026 Milano Cortina Olympics, marking a breakout moment in her Olympic debut. 

Liz earned a second-place finish in the first qualification round with a score of 80.95, narrowly trailing reigning Olympic champion, Australia’s Jakara Anthony. The first-time Olympian and youngest member of the American moguls team, automatically advanced with her performance, earning a strong position heading into the 20-skier final.  

After a 79.02 score on her first final run, Liz delivered her best performance when it counted most. She scored a near-flawless 82.30 among the eight-skier super field, while managing aggressive turns, solid jumps, and excellent speed. She captured gold and upset a champion on the world’s biggest stage. 

Liz and teammate Jaelin Kauf secured a 1-2 finish, marking the first time the United States has swept the top two spots in a women’s freestyle skiing event at the Olympics — a historic achievement for the program.

Congratulations, Liz!

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