Narvik, Norway 12.03.2026
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The 45th FIS Alpine Junior World Ski Championships are currently taking place in Narvik, Norway, from March 5 to March 15, 2026. This event serves as a major milestone and “test run” for Narvik as they prepare to host the senior World Championships in 2029.
Below is the official program for the remaining events and those that have already concluded.
Event Schedule (March 2026)
| Date | Gender | Event |
| March 5–6 | M / W | Downhill Training |
| March 7 | M / W | Downhill |
| March 8 | Women | Super-G |
| Women | Team Combined | |
| March 9 | Men | Super-G |
| Men | Team Combined | |
| March 10 | — | Rest / Training Day |
| March 11 | Mixed | Mixed Team Parallel |
| March 12 | Women | Giant Slalom |
| March 13 | Men | Giant Slalom |
| March 14 | Women | Slalom |
| March 15 | Men | Slalom |
Quick Highlights
- The Venue: All races are held at the Narvik Ski Resort (Narvikfjellet), famous for its unique mountain-to-fjord views.
- Participants: The championships feature the world’s best U21 skiers (ages 16–21).
- Significance: This is the second time Narvik has hosted the Junior Worlds; the first was in 2020, which was unfortunately cut short by the pandemic.
At the 45th FIS Alpine Junior World Ski Championships held in Narvik, Norway (March 5–15, 2026), Luxembourg was represented by Gwyneth ten Raa.
She delivered a standout performance, particularly in the Slalom, where she achieved a top-10 finish. Her results are summarized below:
Individual Results
| Event | Date | Rank | Notes |
| Slalom | March 14, 2026 | 7th | Posted the 4th fastest time in the second run to climb from 22nd to 7th. |
| Giant Slalom | March 12, 2026 | 18th | Finished with a total time of 2:07.27 (+3.23 behind the winner). |
Performance Highlights
- Slalom Surge: After a solid but cautious first run that left her in 22nd place, Ten Raa’s second run was one of the fastest of the day (55.85 seconds), allowing her to leapfrog 15 competitors into the top 10.
- Consistency: Her 18th-place finish in the Giant Slalom further solidified her position as a rising talent in the junior circuit, competing against a field of over 100 of the world’s best young skiers.
Women, Narvik, Giant Slalom
The results for the Women’s Giant Slalom at the 2026 FIS Alpine Junior World Ski Championships in Narvik, Norway, are in. Italy had a massive day, securing two spots on the podium.
The race took place on March 12, 2026, with Anna Trocker delivering a dominant performance to take the gold.
2026 Women’s Giant Slalom Podiums
| Rank | Athlete | Nation | Time | Difference |
| Gold | Anna Trocker | ITA | 2:04.04 | — |
| Silver | Elisabeth Bocock | USA | 2:05.41 | +1.37 |
| Bronze | Tatum Bieler | ITA | 2:05.79 | +1.75 |
Race Highlights
- Anna Trocker (ITA): Held a significant lead after the first run ($1:00.17$) and maintained her composure to win by a comfortable margin.
- Elisabeth Bocock (USA): Secured her fourth career Junior World Championship medal. After a frustrating first run, she charged back in the second to jump from 5th to silver.
- Tatum Bieler (ITA): Produced a spectacular second run—the fastest of the afternoon—to rocket up 14 places from 17th to the bronze medal position.
- Top 5 Finishers: * 4th: Shaienne Zehnder (SUI) – missed the podium by just 0.09 seconds.
- 5th: Elena Riederer (AUT).
Conditions in Narvik have been challenging throughout the week due to rain and unseasonably warm temperatures, which required heavy work from the course crews to keep the slope race-ready.
Luxembourg’s Gwyneth ten Raa put in a solid performance in the Women’s Giant Slalom today at the 2026 FIS Junior World Ski Championships.
She finished in 18th place overall.
Gwyneth ten Raa: GS Performance Breakdown
Ten Raa showed great pace in her opening run, putting herself in a strong position for the afternoon, though she lost a bit of time during the second run as the course conditions became more technical.
| Run | Time | Rank |
| Run 1 | 1:01.99 | 15th |
| Run 2 | 1:05.28 | 21st |
| Total | 2:07.27 | 18th |
Total Difference: +3.23 seconds behind the winner, Anna Trocker.
Women’s Slalom (March 14, 2026)
Anna Trocker just capped off a historic week. After her gold in the Giant Slalom and silver in the Team Combined, she dominated the slalom to secure her second world title of the championships.
FIS Junior World Championships: Women’s Slalom Final Results
| Rank | Athlete | Nation | Year of Birth | Total Time | Gap |
| 🥇 Gold | Anna Trocker | 🇮🇹 Italy | 2008 | 1:51.59 | — |
| 🥈 Silver | Leonie Raich | 🇦🇹 Austria | 2005 | 1:53.88 | +2.29 |
| 🥉 Bronze | Aada Kanto | 🇫🇮 Finland | 2005 | 1:55.37 | +3.78 |
Quick Context on the Podium
- The “Trocker” Phenomenon: At just 17 years old (born in 2008), Anna Trocker has been the breakout star of Narvik 2026. Winning by a massive 2.29-second margin in a slalom is nearly unheard of at this level—it’s a “Shiffrin-esque” performance.
- Austria’s Consistency: Leonie Raich secures another silver, adding to the bronze she won earlier this week in the Team Combined.
- Finland on the Board: Aada Kanto’s bronze is a huge result for Finland, especially after their silver medal in the Team Parallel earlier in the week.
| # | Athlete | Name | YoB | Nat | Time | Diff. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | TROCKER | Anna | 2008 | ITA | 1:51.59 | |
| 2 | RAICH | Leonie | 2005 | AUT | 1:53.88 | 2.29 |
| 3 | KANTO | Aada | 2005 | FIN | 1:55.37 | 3.78 |
| 4 | FOURNIER | Juliette | 2007 | SUI | 1:55.79 | 4.2 |
| 5 | GRANDINGER | Charlotte | 2007 | GER | 1:55.83 | 4.24 |
| 6 | ILLIG | Luisa | 2008 | GER | 1:55.86 | 4.27 |
| 7 | TEN RAA | Gwyneth | 2005 | LUX | 1:55.94 | 4.35 |
| 8 | RINGS-WANNER | Valentina | 2005 | AUT | 1:56.07 | 4.48 |
| 9 | ZEHNDER | Shaienne | 2006 | SUI | 1:56.12 | 4.53 |
| 10 | KUCERA | Elisabeth | 2006 | AUT | 1:56.32 | 4.73 |
| 11 | NORDBERG | Esther | 2005 | SWE | 1:56.49 | 4.9 |
| 12 | ERTL | Romy | 2007 | GER | 1:56.68 | 5.09 |
| 13 | BORGE-ANDERSEN | Felin | 2007 | NOR | 1:56.71 | 5.12 |
| 14 | RIEDERER | Elena | 2005 | AUT | 1:56.74 | 5.15 |
| 15 | JOHANSEN | Eva | 2007 | NOR | 1:56.90 | 5.31 |
| 16 | BUTLER | Molly | 2006 | GBR | 1:56.94 | 5.35 |
| 17 | GIESBRECHT | Kendra | 2005 | CAN | 1:57.25 | 5.66 |
| 18 | SROBOVA | Katarina | 2005 | SVK | 1:57.47 | 5.88 |
| 19 | FLATSCHER | Anna | 2008 | SUI | 1:57.48 | 5.89 |
| 20 | SKOROKHODOVA | Alexandra | 2006 | KAZ | 1:57.58 | 5.99 |
| 21 | HOWESON | Olivia | 2006 | GBR | 1:57.88 | 6.29 |
| 22 | REISCHL | Antonia | 2006 | GER | 1:58.27 | 6.68 |
| 23 | BROWNLIE | Alexa | 2005 | CAN | 1:58.71 | 7.12 |
| 24 | PELKEY | Rebecca | 2007 | CAN | 2:01.90 | 10.31 |
| 25 | BJORKSTEN | Amelie | 2006 | FIN | 2:02.33 | 10.74 |
Context of her Season
For Gwyneth ten Raa, the 2025–2026 season has been a landmark year, characterized by her second Olympic appearance and her continued rise as the face of Luxembourgish alpine skiing.
Here is the context of her season leading up to and including the current championships in Narvik:
1. Olympic Milestone: Milano Cortina 2026
Just last month, Gwyneth represented Luxembourg at the 2026 Winter Olympics. This was a significant “redemption” arc after her debut in Beijing 2022 (where she was the youngest alpine skier at 16).
- Giant Slalom: She achieved a career-best Olympic result, finishing 30th overall. This was a major step forward, showing she can compete with the top tier of world talent.
- Slalom: Unfortunately, she recorded a DNF in the first run, a common hazard in the high-stakes technical disciplines.
2. Current Form: FIS Junior World Championships (Narvik)
Gwyneth entered Narvik 2026 as one of the more experienced athletes in the U21 field due to her Olympic and World Cup exposure.
- Giant Slalom (March 12): She finished in 18th place with a total time of 2:07.27. She showed great pace in the first run (sitting in 15th), proving she is consistently among the top 20 junior skiers in the world.
- Slalom (March 14): In today’s race, she finished the first run in 22nd place with a time of 1:00.09, and second run added in 1:55.94
3. Seasonal Progression
- Europa Cup Success: Earlier this season (December 2025), she earned her first Europa Cup points, a critical milestone for athletes moving from the junior ranks toward the full-time World Cup circuit.
- FIS Point Improvement: She has been steadily lowering her FIS points (the “golf score” of skiing where lower is better), particularly in Giant Slalom, which has allowed her to secure better starting bib numbers in major races.
- National Dominance: She continues to lead the Luxembourgish team alongside Matthieu Osch, maintaining her status as the country’s top-ranked female skier.
Summary of the Season
| Competition | Discipline | Result |
| 2026 Winter Olympics | Giant Slalom | 30th |
| 2026 Winter Olympics | Slalom | DNF1 |
| 2026 Junior Worlds | Giant Slalom | 18th |
| 2026 Junior Worlds | Slalom | 7th |
Gwyneth is currently transitioning from a “young prodigy” to a consistent technical specialist. Her 18th place in the Narvik Giant Slalom confirms that she is currently one of the premier junior talents in Europe.
