Japan claims bronze medal in ski jumping mixed team event at Milano Cortina 2026 Olympics.
The Japanese ski jumping team secured a bronze medal in the mixed team event on day five of the Milano Cortina 2026 Olympics. The quartet of Nozomi Maruyama, Ryoyu Kobayashi, Sara Takanashi, and Ren Nikaido delivered strong performances to claim Japan's position on the podium.
This mixed team bronze represents a significant achievement for Japanese ski jumping, combining the talents of both male and female athletes in the relatively new Olympic discipline. The event showcases the depth of Japan's ski jumping program across both genders.
Japanese Ski Jumping Team Performance
The medal-winning team featured experienced jumpers alongside emerging talents. Sara Takanashi, one of the most successful female ski jumpers in history, contributed her vast Olympic experience to the team effort. Ryoyu Kobayashi, a multiple World Cup winner and Olympic champion, provided crucial points for the Japanese squad.
Nozomi Maruyama and Ren Nikaido completed the four-person team, with each athlete's performance contributing to the overall team score that secured the bronze medal position.
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This bronze medal adds to Japan's growing medal tally at the Milano Cortina 2026 Olympics. The mixed team ski jumping event continues to be a competitive discipline where traditional ski jumping nations battle for podium positions, making Japan's bronze medal achievement particularly noteworthy in the international field.
