From Jutta Leerdam’s speed skating gold to Eileen Gu’s fashion dominance, see the top 10 most beautiful and successful female athletes of the 2026 Winter Olympics.
Winter Olympics 2026: Jutta Leerdam to Eileen Gu — Top 10 Most Beautiful Female Athletes At The Milano Cortina | In Pics (Image Source: Instagram & X)
In the fresh mountain air of Milano Cortina, on 22 February 2026, the 2026 Winter Olympics came to an exciting close, symbolising a turning point for women's sports. Between the legendary Dolomite mountains and the skating arenas of Milan, a handful of female athletes changed the limits of what humans can achieve. Beyond earning medals, champions such as Alysa Liu and Eileen Gu, through their blend of skill at the highest level and strong personal brands, captivated the world.
Let's take a look at the women athletes who brought "heat" to the ice, proving that in 2026, the greatest Olympic legacy isn't just the gold around your neck, but the cultural shift that will leave you in your wake.
Jutta Leerdam, the "Queen of Speed," stole the show in Milan. After shattering the Olympic record in the 1000m, she unzipped her suit and flashed her Nike gear right in front of the cameras.
People couldn’t stop talking about her, and not just because of her speed. Her high-profile romance with Jake Paul and her eye-catching style on social media turned her into the breakout star of the Winter Games.
| Sport | Speed Skating |
| 2026 Achievement | Gold Medal (1000m - Olympic Record) |
| @juttaleerdam | |
| Known For | "Ice Queen" aesthetic & viral podium moments |
Eileen Gu came back to the Olympic stage as the most paid female winter athlete ever. Gu showed she is the perfect link between top-class sports and worldwide fashion, not only by securing a gold medal in the halfpipe but also by modelling for luxury Italian brands inside the Olympic Village.
| Sport | Freestyle Skiing |
| 2026 Achievement | 1 Gold (Halfpipe), 2 Silver (Big Air, Slopestyle) |
| @eileengu | |
| Known For | High-fashion modelling & Yale-bound intellect |
2026 Games Golden Girl Alysa Lius comeback from retirement ended with a historic gold medal for Team USA. Her joy was so infectious and her programs so expressive that she quickly became a viral sensation, and her follower count nearly tripled during the Olympic fortnight.
| Sport | Figure Skating |
| 2026 Achievement | Gold Medal (Women's Singles) |
| @alysaxliu | |
| Known For | Historic comeback & charismatic joy |
Mikaela Shiffrin not only confirmed that she is the Greatest Of All Time in Cortina, but also proved to the world that 'beautiful' means being able to endure hard times. Her ability to manoeuvre technically on the slopes was only challenged by her calmness when the cameras were focused on her, making her the symbol of the US winter sports.
| Sport | Alpine Skiing |
| 2026 Achievement | Gold Medal (Slalom) |
| @mikaelashiffrin | |
| Known For | Record-breaking victories & graceful leadership |
Wierer, the star everyone in Italy cheered for at the 2026 Games, brought her own brand of Italian glamour right onto the biathlon range. Even after she said she’d retire once Milan was over, no one could touch her reputation. She stayed a national icon, cool and precise when it mattered most.
| Sport | Biathlon |
| 2026 Achievement | Final Olympic Appearance (Bronze - Relay) |
| @dorothea_wierer | |
| Known For | Sharp-shooting accuracy & Italian style |
As half of the world’s most elegant ice dance team, Madison brought a cinematic flair to the ice in Milan. She designed her own costumes and moved with such grace that every performance felt straight out of a blockbuster, polished, mesmerising, and unforgettable.
| Sport | Ice Dance (Figure Skating) |
| 2026 Achievement | Team Gold & Individual Silver |
| @madisonchock | |
| Known For | Avant-garde costumes & storytelling on ice |
Despite earning a silver medal in 2026, Chloe Kim's "bubbly and sunny" personality has always been her biggest marketing asset. Her relatable social media content and street style influence gave her the "Cool Girl" of the halfpipe title again.
| Sport | Snowboard Halfpipe |
| 2026 Achievement | Silver Medal |
| @chloekim | |
| Known For | Massive amplitude & relatability |
Loena Hendrickx shakes up figure skating with her modern pop-star energy. She hits the ice with bold moves, athletic routines, and a confidence that jumps off the screen, especially when she’s waiting for her scores. At this point, she’s not just competing; she’s redefining what Olympic beauty and strength look like.
| Sport | Figure Skating |
| 2026 Achievement | Top 5 Finish (Women's Singles) |
| @loenahendrickx | |
| Known For | Athletic jumps & fierce performance style |
Amber Glenn grabs attention wherever she goes. Her honest voice on social media really connects with fans all over the world. As one of the “Blade Angels,” she stands out, not just because she nails those triple Axels, but because she does it with serious style.
| Sport | Figure Skating |
| 2026 Achievement | Team Gold Medalist |
| @amberglennskater | |
| Known For | Triple Axel power & social media advocacy |
Lindsey Vonn, the biggest name in women’s skiing, stormed back onto the Olympic stage in 2026. She was 41, and nobody expected her to race again. While the doctors doubted it, fans doubted it, but there she was, lining up for her fifth Games.
The downhill nearly broke her, literally. She crashed hard, picked herself up, and finished just shy of a medal. Didn’t matter. In Cortina, Vonn stole the spotlight.
| Sport | Alpine Skiing (Downhill) |
| 2026 Achievement | Final Olympic Appearance / Comeback Icon |
| @lindseyvonn | |
| Known For | Redefining longevity & high-fashion athletic crossover |
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