Kirsty Muir Narrowly Misses Team GB’s First 2026 Winter Olympics Medal
Kirsty Muir narrowly missed Team GB’s first medal at the 2026 Winter Olympics, reflecting a strong performance in women’s freestyle skiing. The final was led by Mathilde Gremaud, who successfully defended her title, winning by a mere 0.38 points. China’s Eileen Gu took silver but crashed on her final run, allowing Gremaud to enjoy a victorious descent. Muir, having previously competed as GB’s youngest competitor in Beijing at age 17, aims for another podium position in upcoming events.
Kirsty Muir’s Olympic Journey
Kirsty Muir’s aspirations for a medal continue as she prepares for the big air competition commencing on Saturday. Following her near-miss in the slopestyle event, Muir articulated her thoughts, stating, “I just need to have a moment to process.” She plans to embrace the experience, look for positives, and reset before the next competition.
Past Achievements and Challenges
- In the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics, Muir finished fifth in big air and eighth in slopestyle.
- Upon returning from injury, she secured three World Cup podiums, with her first gold in March 2025.
- During the invitation-only X Games, she earned slopestyle gold and big air silver.
Despite facing significant challenges, including a torn anterior cruciate ligament and shoulder surgeries, Muir demonstrated resilience. She successfully returned to competitive skiing after an eleven-month recovery.
Upcoming Competitions and Teammates
Muir will be supporting her teammate Mia Brookes, who qualified in third for the snowboard big air final. Brookes, a world champion and two-time X Games gold medallist, is expected to deliver a strong performance.
Additionally, the mixed doubles curling team, consisting of Bruce Mouat and Jen Dodds, is set to compete against Sweden in the semi-finals at 17:05 GMT. A victory could secure their place in the gold medal match.
As the Olympics progress, Muir and her teammates remain focused on achieving their goals at the 2026 Winter Games in Milan-Cortina.
