U.S. Skier Wins Back-to-Back Super-G Silver Medal on Timely Family Olympic Anniversary

Ryan Cochran-Siegle secures second consecutive silver in men's super-G race at 2026 Winter Olympics in Bormio, Italy.

Published on Feb. 11, 2026

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American alpine skier Ryan Cochran-Siegle won his second consecutive silver medal in the men's Super-G event at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Bormio, Italy. The 33-year-old's silver medal came on the 54th anniversary of his mother, Barbara Cochran, winning gold in the women's slalom at the 1972 Sapporo Olympics.

Why it matters

Cochran-Siegle's back-to-back silver medals in the super-G event showcase his consistency and skill as an elite alpine skier, cementing his status as one of the top competitors in the sport. The timing of his latest medal, coinciding with the anniversary of his mother's Olympic triumph, adds a heartwarming personal element to his achievement.

The details

Cochran-Siegle finished the super-G race with a time of 1:25.45, just 0.13 seconds behind gold medalist Franjo von Allmen of Switzerland. Switzerland's Marco Odermatt took the bronze medal. Cochran-Siegle admitted he did not expect to reach the podium again, especially on the same day as his mother's historic Olympic victory 54 years ago.

  • Cochran-Siegle won silver in the men's super-G event at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Bormio, Italy.
  • Cochran-Siegle's silver medal came on the 54th anniversary of his mother, Barbara Cochran, winning gold in the women's slalom at the 1972 Sapporo Olympics.

The players

Ryan Cochran-Siegle

A 33-year-old American alpine skier who secured his second consecutive silver medal in the men's Super-G event at the 2026 Winter Olympics.

Barbara Cochran

Cochran-Siegle's mother, who won gold in the women's slalom at the 1972 Sapporo Olympics.

Franjo von Allmen

A Swiss alpine skier who won the gold medal in the men's super-G event at the 2026 Winter Olympics.

Marco Odermatt

A Swiss alpine skier who won the bronze medal in the men's super-G event at the 2026 Winter Olympics.

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What they’re saying

“I was just happy to ski how I wanted to ski today. I mean, it's super emotional. It's great.”

— Ryan Cochran-Siegle (NBC)

“I was selfish and I wasn't sure if I wanted my mom to come here, just because it is such a big event. She was a little sick the last few days too, so I got to see her from a balcony yesterday, but I haven't actually seen her in person, [that'll] be nice. And then obviously, Jesse, too. She's a huge part of my life. Sharing this moment with them is cool. I did not expect this, but obviously it's nice to bring home some hardware.”

— Ryan Cochran-Siegle (NBC)

The takeaway

Cochran-Siegle's back-to-back silver medals in the super-G event demonstrate his status as an elite alpine skier, while the timing of his latest achievement on the anniversary of his mother's Olympic triumph adds a heartwarming personal element to his success.