The Olympic debut of ski mountaineering continues with one of the sport’s most dynamic formats: the mixed relay.

In this episode of Skimo Gold, Travis Macy is joined by Team USA athletes Ian Clark and Sarah Burke to break down the results and key moments from the Olympic mixed relay race in Bormio. Together they analyze how the race unfolded, from Emily Harrop’s aggressive opening leg for France to the dramatic final laps that decided the podium.

The conversation dives into the tactical elements that defined the race, including transition efficiency, pacing on the climbs, and the high-speed downhill sections that kept teams tightly packed. Travis, Ian, and Sarah also highlight the strong performance from Team USA’s Cam Smith and Anna Gibson, who stayed in contention throughout the race and finished just off the podium in fourth place.

Along the way they discuss the growing visibility of ski mountaineering thanks to its Olympic debut, the strategy behind the mixed relay format, and what this race says about the future of the sport.

Special thanks to TrainingPeaks, DYNAFIT, POMOCA, REVANTA Creatine by NEURORESERVE (use code SKIMOGOLD), and CAMP for sponsoring Skimo Gold's Olympic Dispatch!

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Ski mountaineering has officially made its Olympic debut and the sprint race delivered drama, chaos, and history.

In this Olympic Dispatch episode of Skimo Gold, Travis Macy is joined by former U.S. National Team coach Joe Howdyshell and U.S. athlete rep Rory Kelly to break down the first-ever Olympic Skimo medals.

They analyze:

• Marianne Fatton and Oriol Cardona Coll’s gold medal performances
• The impact of heavy snowfall and ultra-dynamic conditions
• Key transition mistakes that changed podium outcomes
• Why smooth transitions mattered more than raw speed
• Team USA’s strong showing from Anna Gibson and Cam Smith

Plus, they look ahead to the Mixed Relay where endurance, team tactics, and cleaner conditions could shake up the podium picture.

Beyond the results, this episode captures what it felt like to witness Skimo’s Olympic moment in person from packed spectator stands to fans discovering the sport for the first time.

If you’re new to Skimo, welcome. If you’ve been waiting for this moment for years, this one’s for you.

Special thanks to TrainingPeaks, DYNAFIT, POMOCA, REVANTA Creatine by NEURORESERVE (use code SKIMOGOLD), and CAMP for sponsoring Skimo Gold's Olympic Dispatch!

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Thanks to our sponsor CAMP

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Germany’s Tatjana Paller didn’t start in skimo — she came up through alpine skiing and later raced for Germany’s national cycling team on the road and track before realizing she was missing the mountains. In this Olympic Dispatch episode of Skimo Gold, Tatjana shares what pulled her away from cycling, how quickly skimo clicked when she made the switch in her mid-20s, and why the sport finally felt like home.

We talk about her World Championship bronze medal, what elite skimo training actually looks like as she prepares for the Olympics, and how racing on the World Cup circuit has shaped her confidence under pressure. Tatjana also reflects on the mental side of competing on a bigger stage and what it means to represent Germany as ski mountaineering steps into the Olympics for the first time — and why she’s trying to soak in every part of this once-in-a-lifetime moment.

Special thanks to TrainingPeaks, DYNAFIT, POMOCA, REVANTA Creatine by NEURORESERVE (use code SKIMOGOLD), and CAMP for sponsoring Skimo Gold's Olympic Dispatch!

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Thanks to our sponsor CAMP

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Skimo Gold is produced by Palm Tree Pod Co.