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Abigail Strate Claims Fourth Consecutive Summer Grand Prix Medal in Wisła

Her four-event medal streak, capped by a bronze in Wisła following a Courchevel victory, underscores growing momentum in Canada’s women’s ski-jumping program ahead of the 2026 Winter Games.

Abigail Strate of Canada competes at the Women Normal Hill HS102 Individual Ski Jumping event at the Nordic World Ski Championships, in Trondheim, Norway, Friday, Feb. 28, 2025. (AP Photo/Matthias Schrader)

Overview

  • Strate landed on the podium with 116.4 points in Sunday’s normal-hill event in Wisła, finishing behind gold medalist Nika Prevc (126.2) and silver medalist Nozomi Maruyama (117.5).
  • The 24-year-old Calgarian also earned bronze on the large hill a day earlier in Wisła with a two-jump total of 231.4 points.
  • Her Summer Grand Prix campaign began with a bronze in France and her first international victory in Courchevel, setting the stage for back-to-back medals in Poland.
  • Strate balances ski jumping with work as a graphic designer and says she’s taking an “all-in” approach this season to reach her full potential before the 2026 Winter Games.
  • Nicole Maurer was the only other Canadian competitor, placing 19th in the large hill and 26th in the normal hill, highlighting the depth of Canada’s developing women’s program.