Brother and sister National Ski Cross team athletes Jared Schmidt and Hannah Schmidt are interviewed in Calgary, Monday, Jan. 15, 2024. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jeff McIntosh

By The Canadian Press

Hannah, Jared Schmidt capture silver medals in World Cup ski cross event

Mar 21, 2026 | 5:25 PM

CRAIGLEITH — Ottawa siblings Hannah and Jared Schmidt captured silver medals Saturday in a World Cup ski cross event at Ontario’s Craigleith Ski Club.

It was the first podium finish this season for both athletes. Hannah Schmidt earned her 10th career medal, while Jared Schmidt captured his seventh.

Switzerland’s Fanny Smith won the women’s big final, with Schmidt second. Italy’s Jole Galli captured the bronze medal while Marielle Thompson of Whistler, B.C., finished 10th.

France’s Youri Duplessis-Kergomard won the men’s event ahead of Schmidt. Sweden’s David Mobaerg took bronze.

This report by The Canadian Press was first published March 21, 2026.

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