Olympic Medalist
World Champion
Crystal Globe Champion
Olympic Medalist
World Champion
Crystal Globe Champion

Jaelin Kauf

Jaelin Kauf is a 3x Olympian, Olympic medalist, World Champion, and Crystal Globe winner representing Team USA in moguls skiing. Known for her consistency, resilience, and technical precision, Jaelin made history during the 2024–25 season and continued her success with two Olympic silver medals at the 2026 Winter Games making her the most decorated U.S. Olympic Moguls Skier in history.

At a Glance

Sport
Freestyle Skiing – Moguls
Hometown
Alta, Wyoming
Current Residence
Salt Lake City, Utah

About

  • Advocate for women and girls in sports through her involvement with the Women’s Sports Foundation
  • First American in history to win the Overall, Moguls, and Dual Moguls Crystal Globes in the same season (2024-25)
  • Awarded Rookie of the Year during the 2016 World Cup tour
  • Both parents were competitive skiers on the pro mogul tour
  • Biggest inspiration is her mother, Patti Kauf
  • Personal motto: “Deliver the Love”  
  • Currently studying Environmental and Sustainable Studies at the University of Utah
  • Made history at the 2026 Olympic Games by earning silver medals in both moguls and the newly added dual moguls event
  • Had a 14-event podium streak in 2024-25 World Cup season
  • Hobbies include hiking, camping, surfing, drawing, biking, gardening, knitting, and cooking

Accolades

Olympic Medalist

3x Olympic Medalist (2026: silver, moguls, dual moguls; 2022: silver, moguls)

World Champion

5x World Championship Medalist (1 gold, 3 silver, 1 bronze)

Crystal Globe Champion

3x Crystal Globe Winner (2024-2025 Moguls, Dual Moguls, and Overall)

World Cup Champion

18x World Cup Champion and 53 World Cup Podiums

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