Nineteen-year-old Kacper Tomasiak has become the biggest revelation of the Winter Olympic Games in Milan and Cortina d'Ampezzo. The young ski jumper from Bielsko-Biała, who had never stood on a World Cup podium before, won a silver medal on the normal hill and a bronze medal on the large hill. His successes have not only secured him a place in the history of Polish sport but have also silenced criticism directed at the coaching staff led by Maciej Maciusiak.

Tomasiak's Double Success

19-year-old Kacper Tomasiak won two medals: silver on the normal hill and bronze on the large hill during the 2026 Olympic Games.

Historic Financial Bonus

For his achievements, the jumper will receive over 1.5 million Polish zloty in prize money from the Polish Olympic Committee.

Reaction from the Sports World

Congratulations for the young Pole are pouring in from around the world, including from Iga Świątek and ski jumping legend Andreas Goldberger.

The unexpected triumph of Kacper Tomasiak at the 2026 Olympic Games dominated sports headlines. The Pole, making his debut at such a prestigious event, stood on the podium twice, attacking from fourth place after the first round in both competitions. On Saturday, February 14, on the large hill, he jumped distances of 133 and 138.5 meters, earning him the bronze. A few days earlier, he became the Olympic silver medalist on the smaller hill. Experts and sports legends, such as Adam Małysz, are impressed by the teenager's composure. Poland has a rich tradition in ski jumping, initiated by Wojciech Fortuna's gold in Sapporo in 1972 and continued by the serial successes of Adam Małysz and Kamil Stoch over the last two decades. These successes bring tangible financial benefits. It is estimated that for both medals, the PKOl will award the athlete a prize exceeding 1.5 million PLN. Interestingly, the bronze medal from the large hill was entrusted for safekeeping to coach Maciej Maciusiak to prevent potential damage. After the success, the jumper was treated to a special pizza in the colors of the Polish flag prepared by a chef from Predazzo in the Olympic Village. Other sports stars, including Iga Świątek, also commented on Tomasiak's achievements, congratulating her compatriot on social media. „He's simply awesome. This is the result of the entire team's work. Kacper jumped his own way from the start, only replicating mistakes from the smaller hill.” — Adam Małysz Meanwhile, euphoria has taken over the jumper's hometown, Bystra. Local authorities and residents are preparing to welcome the hero who defeated many titled competitors in Italy. Among those defeated on the large hill was Austrian Jan Hoerl, while gold and silver went to Japan's Ren Nikaido and Slovenia's Domen Prevc. Results of the large hill competition in Predazzo: 1. Ren Nikaido — final; 2. Domen Prevc — final; 3. Kacper Tomasiak — 133 m / 138.5 m 1.5 mln zł — will be the total financial reward for the jumper

Mentioned People

  • Kacper Tomasiak — 19-year-old Polish ski jumper, sensational double Olympic medalist from 2026.
  • Maciej Maciusiak — Coach of the Polish ski jumping team, whose position was strengthened thanks to Tomasiak's medals.
  • Adam Małysz — President of the Polish Ski Association, praising the young athlete's attitude.