Josie Baff wins Australia’s second gold of Winter Olympics with victory in snowboard cross
Guardian Sport
by Australian Associated PressFebruary 13, 2026
23-year-old pips Czech top seed Eva Adamczykova in final
She is the first Australian woman to medal in the event
Josie Baff cried tears of joy after doubling Australia’s Olympic gold medal haul by storming to a superb victory in the women’s snowboard cross event at Milan-Cortina.
The 23-year-old cried and jumped in delight on the podium after becoming the first Australian woman to medal in the event, with her triumph coming less than 24 hours after the shock win by Cooper Woods in the moguls.
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Originally published on Guardian Sport on 2/13/2026