Josie Baff Takes Gold And Scotty James Takes Silver: HUGE Success For Our Thredbo Ambassadors

Posted on 14 Feb, 2026

Wow, what a day at the 2026 Winter Olympic Games for our Thredbo Ambassadors.

Josie Baff Takes Gold

From 17th in the time trial to top of the podium… that’s how Josie Baff does it.

After scraping through the quarterfinal in a photo finish, the Jindabyne local turned up the heat. A bold inside move in the semi saw her surge from third to first, booking her spot in a stacked Big Final.

A decisive mid-race pass put her into the lead, and she never gave it back – crossing the line in first in a statement win.

From mid-pack to untouchable. That’s our girl.

Scotty James Officially Our Most Decorated Winter Olympian

It’s official, Scotty James has locked in his title as our most decorated Winter Olympian – and we are so proud. Watching him achieve this title in his home resort this morning was truly something special.

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It came down to the wire in a best-of-three final where Scotty’s second run ultimately scored him the medal with a 93.5.

A true champion, we are so proud of you Scotty!

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Something’s coming… keep your eyes peeled and hit the link in BIO to sign up for your front row seat 🙌

🏆Are you ready to watch our Aussie heroes chase gold? Thanks to @stansportau, the home of premium Winter Olympics coverage, we are giving you the chance for front-row seats! Win one of 3 x TCL 55” QD-Mini LED TV + 1-year Stan Sport❄️ plus, 10 lucky runners up will receive a 12 month Stan Sport subscription 🎉 👉Learn more and enter now at the link in BIO! Winners will be announced February 16.

Train like an Olympian 💪🇦🇺 Winter ’26 starts HERE ❄️ Whether you’re chasing PBs or gold-medal moments, this is your call-up🥇Winter ‘26 lift passes, lessons & rentals are on sale with podium-worthy savings up to 50% when you book early online. Hit the link in BIO and champion your winter 🏆

A massive congratulations to our Opening Ceremony Flag Bearers @mattgraham_moguls & @jakara_anthony 💚💛 We are so proud of our @ausolympicteam and are thrilled to see mogul legends Matt & Jakara represent our Aussie winter heroes! One more sleep until Milano Cortina 2026, who’s ready?! 🇦🇺 📣And don’t miss Thredbo’s own @tess_coady dropping first for her chance at a medal on 10 February! Let’s GO 💪

Some journeys take you to the Olympic Games, some ask more of you along the way, and some spark what comes next. 💛 To every athlete who trained in Thredbo, those heading to the Olympics, those whose journeys were interrupted, and those inspiring the next generation on snow - we’re proud to have played a part in your story. This is about so much more than one finish line 🇦🇺 As our @ausolympicteam starts to take the world stage, Thredbo is behind them every step of the way! 🥇🦘🥊

Proud just doesn’t quite cut it! 🇦🇺 We can’t wait to watch Thredbo Ambassador @tess_coady compete in the Big Air finals tomorrow morning 🫶 let’s GO Tess! 💛💚 Tune in at 5:30am on @channel9 or on demand at @stansportau 🙌

Throwback to @cocomonsan giving us a taste of her Big Air repertoire at @thestompinggroundspark in Thredbo last season 🤩 Congratulations on your Olympic gold - what an honour to have these incredible athletes train in our backyard! And to our Aussie legends @tess_coady and @mela_jade_ we are SO proud of you both! 🇦🇺💚💛

Have you entered our @stansportau giveaway yet? 🧐To celebrate our Aussie Heroes in the @ausolympicteam we are giving away 3 ultimate winter entertainment packs! We’ve got 3 TCL 55’’ QD-Mini LED TV’s including a 1 year Stan & Stan Sport subscription to giveaway 🍾 Plus, our 10 runners up will receive a 1 year Stan & Stan Sport subscription. Hit the link in BIO to enter now ✅

Thredbo Ambassador + Olympic athlete @josiebaff meets future Olympian (and future sports journalist!) 👏 We are so proud of you Josie, thank you for letting us be a part of your journey and for inspiring the next generation 💚💛 @josiebaff is hitting the world stage tonight to compete for Australia, be sure to tune in and cheer her on! @ausolympicteam @snowaust

🥹Everyone remembers the first time they watched the Olympics as a kid, and the pride and inspiration they felt watching our country represented on the world stage. 🇦🇺 As we set our alarms for tomorrow morning to watch @scottyjames31 at the 2026 Winter Olympic Games, we think back to the moment it all started for him, and how his moment will inspire who’s next 💛💚 Watch this space… the @mooki.world Mini Pipe Cup might just be the starting point for a future Olympian or two 😉 Good luck Scotty - you’re our hero!

YEAH JOSIE!! 🥇Thredbo ambassador + Olympic CHAMPION 💚💛 @josiebaff we are so proud of you, what a performance 👏 we hope you’re soaking it all up, can’t wait to celebrate with you when you come home! 📸 @chrishocking | @ausolympicteam

A HUGE congratulations to our mate @scottyjames31 who is now Australia’s most decorated Winter Olympian 🥹🇦🇺🥊 To watch you do it from your home resort this morning was special. Silver medal secured. Legacy cemented. The gold standard, always 🏆

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