Ester Ledecká Wins Dual World Championships Medals in Historic Season

Ester Ledecka made history by becoming the first athlete to win medals at both the Alpine skiing and snowboarding world championships in the same season. Competing in St. Moritz, she won the parallel giant slalom, marking her return to the snowboarding world championships after eight years and capturing her third world title in the discipline. Ledecka dominated the competition, defeating defending champion Miki Tsubaki of Japan in the final, and also secured a bronze medal in downhill skiing earlier this year. Her remarkable achievement highlights her versatility, as she has previously won Olympic gold in both skiing and snowboarding. Additionally, Italian veteran Roland Fischnaller won his second world title in Alpine snowboarding, showcasing an impressive performance at the age of 44. Ledecka is facing a scheduling conflict at the upcoming 2026 Milan-Cortina Olympics, where both her events are set for the same day, complicating her participation.