Last night Cooper Woods delivered something extraordinary, becoming Australia’s latest Winter Olympic gold medallist.
From his early days in Perisher Ski Resort’s Winter Sports Club to standing on top of the Olympic podium in Milano Cortina, Cooper’s journey is a powerful example of what’s possible when talent, dedication and opportunity align. Perisher’s long-standing commitment to moguls, including continued investment in the “Toppa’s Dream” course and its recent partnership with the Olympic Winter Institute of Australia to further enhance snowmaking capability, has helped ensure Australian athletes have access to world-class training environments at home. It’s just one example of the sustained investment Australian resorts make in facilities and programs that underpin athlete development pathways across the country.
Across the country, Australian resorts invest year after year in lifts, terrain, snowmaking and on-mountain facilities that provide the foundation for participation and performance. They are where thousands of children take their first turns each winter, and where some go on to pursue excellence at the very highest level.
“Congratulations to Cooper on an extraordinary Olympic gold medal performance,” said Josh Elliott, CEO of Snow Resorts Australia. “To see an athlete who began his journey on Aussie mountains rise to the very top of the sport is something our entire alpine community can be proud of. Cooper’s success is a powerful reminder of the role Australia’s alpine sector plays in fostering and developing the next generation of athletes, from first turns through to the world stage.”
Today we celebrate Cooper, his family, his coaches and the broader team behind him. His gold medal will inspire the next generation of Australian skiers who are getting ready to take their first turns this winter.
Congratulations Cooper! ⛷️🥇
