Lydia Lassila
Lydia Lassila is a five-time Olympian and Australia’s most-decorated female skier, renowned for her achievements in freestyle aerial skiing. She gained prominence after winning a gold medal at the 2010 Vancouver Winter Olympics and a bronze at the 2014 Sochi Winter Olympics. Lassila began her career as part of a unique program that transitioned former gymnasts into aerial skiers, leading her to the Olympic stage in 2002. After retiring in 2018, she has successfully transitioned to commentary, sharing her passion for winter sports with audiences worldwide. Recently, Lassila has made headlines by predicting that the Australian Olympic team will win at least three gold medals at the upcoming Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics.
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Lydia Lassila has also contributed to inspiring the next generation.
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Lydia Lassila, an Olympic champion in aerial skiing, has been mentoring Walker.
Australian Bree Walker attempts to win Olympic gold in the monobob at the 2026 GamesAustralia· 2026-02-15
Five-time Olympian and Australia’s most-decorated female skier Lydia Lassila is making big predictions for the Australian Olympic team heading to Italy for the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics.
Lydia Lassila predicts Australia will win at least three gold medalsAustralia· 2026-02-09