Charlotte Wilson Charlotte Wilson’s breakout season saw her create history as Australia’s first FIS Rookie of the Year after competing in five finals and two super finals. By displaying incredible courage and skill against the world’s best, Wilson shocked the sport by winning her first world cup gold in stunning fashion. This rising star is driven by resilience, passion, and a dream to follow in her idol – and fellow New South Wales Institute of Sport scholarship holder – Jakara Anthony’s footsteps toward Olympic gold.
Matt Graham Fatherhood has provided Olympic medallist Matt Graham with a new sense of purpose, and it’s making him push even harder for his family and to make the most of every opportunity in his sport. From overcoming a major injury before the last Olympics to rediscovering his love for skiing, Graham’s journey is one marked by fierce resilience and self-belief. Now, with his sights set on Milano-Cortina, Graham hopes to inspire the next generation of Aussie athletes to pursue their passions with courage and determination.
Jakara Anthony Olympic gold medallist Jakara Anthony grew up skiing at Mount Buller and discovered mogul skiing’s perfect mix of precision, power, and creativity at just eight years old. A perfectionist at heart, she channels fear and pressure into focus—striving for mastery in a sport where no two runs are ever the same. Guided by long-time coach Peter McNeil, the Olympic gold medallist continues to chase progress, resilience, and excellence with every turn toward Milano-Cortina.
Adam Lambert Adam Lambert grew up dreaming of becoming an Olympic swimmer, but the Jindabyne local ultimately found his true calling on the mountain. Now an elite snowboarder, Lambert’s career is defined by passion, resilience and an appetite for speed. Specialising in Boardercross, he thrives in the mix of thrill and precision the discipline demands — comfortably hitting speeds over 100 km/h and accepting that injuries are simply part of the journey. When asked to sum up his mindset, Lambert offered a single word: “win.” Chasing Olympic glory, he’s driven by the pure joy of flying down the mountain and the desire to rise to the moment when the world is watching.
Tess Coady Olympian Tess Coady makes no secret that snowboarding has helped mould her into the person she is today. The Olympic medallist says she welcomes the feeling of ‘freedom’ she gets from the sport, describing it as an opportunity to express herself. From chaotic early lessons with her siblings to her World Cup debut and the Olympic bronze, Coady has navigated injuries and high expectations, to become one of the world’s best in her discipline. As Coady looks towards the Milano-Cortina 2026 Winter Olympic Games, she’s hoping the pure love she has for riding will push her to create even more memorable moments on the mountain. Regardless, Coady makes it clear she is committed to pushing boundaries and giving her absolute best.
Abbey Wilson Abbey Wilson grew up in Jindabyne, enjoying the freedom of country life and getting a taste of snow sports at an early age. At eight she transitioned from skiing to snowboarding, describing her introduction to the board as ‘love at first sight.’ Wilson says her ballet training not only helped forge her balance and discipline, but it also complemented her snowboard cross ambitions. Inspired by her older sister Charlotte, Wilson – a Youth Olympic bronze medallist – has competed on the World Cup circuit and aims to one day compete at the Olympics. Her main goal is to remain committed to enjoying snowboarding for as long as she can.
