Park City's Paige Jones Competes in Mixed Team Ski Jumping at Milano Cortina Olympics

Jones and three other first-time Olympians from the U.S. team placed 7th in the mixed team normal hill event.

Published on Feb. 13, 2026

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Park City's Paige Jones, along with three of her USA teammates - Jason Colby and Annika Belshaw from Steamboat Springs, and Tate Frantz from Lake Placid - competed in the mixed team normal hill ski jumping event at the 2026 Milano Cortina Olympics. The team placed 7th in the final round and 6th in the first round, with gold going to Slovenia, silver to Norway, and bronze to Japan.

Why it matters

The mixed team event is a relatively new addition to the Olympic ski jumping program, and this was the first time a U.S. team competed in it at the Olympics. The performance of this young, first-time Olympian team from the U.S. shows the growing depth and competitiveness of American ski jumping on the global stage.

The details

The mixed team event features two men and two women from each country competing together. Jones, Colby, Belshaw, and Frantz made up the U.S. team. Despite being rookies, they were able to secure a solid 7th place finish, with the team noting the incredible venue and facilities in Cortina, Italy.

  • The mixed team normal hill ski jumping event took place on February 13, 2026 at the Milano Cortina Olympics.

The players

Paige Jones

A ski jumper from Park City, Utah who competed for the U.S. in her first Olympics.

Jason Colby

A ski jumper from Steamboat Springs, Colorado who competed for the U.S. in his first Olympics.

Annika Belshaw

A ski jumper from Steamboat Springs, Colorado who competed for the U.S. in her first Olympics.

Tate Frantz

A ski jumper from Lake Placid, New York who competed for the U.S. in his first Olympics.

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What they’re saying

“I love mixed team events, so to be able to participate in it was definitely one of my goals for these Games. A lot of my family hasn't seen me compete internationally in some time, so they're kind of living up the environment, because it's not like we pull these kinds of crowds back home.”

— Paige Jones (TownLift)

“It's the first U.S. team to jump for the mixed event in the Olympics. So, it's really cool.”

— Annika Belshaw (TownLift)

“Hopefully we can kind of keep this ball rolling.”

— Tate Frantz (TownLift)

“The hill here is really incredible. They've done a nice job with the facility and the preparation, I have nothing but good things to say about the hill. I'm having a great time.”

— Jason Colby (TownLift)

What’s next

The U.S. team will look to build on their performance at the Milano Cortina Olympics and aim for a medal in future mixed team ski jumping events.

The takeaway

The mixed team ski jumping event at the 2026 Olympics showcased the rising talent and competitiveness of the U.S. ski jumping program, with a young team of first-time Olympians securing a solid 7th place finish and gaining valuable experience on the global stage.