Annika Belshaw joins wave of retirements as Polish Olympian Aleksandra Mirosław also quits

American ski jumper Annika Belshaw, a 24‑year‑old from Steamboat Springs who debuted on the World Cup circuit in 2018 and competed at the 2025/26 Winter Olympics, announced her retirement on Instagram. In a brief statement she thanked the sport for the opportunities it gave her and confirmed she will not return for the 2026 Summer Grand Prix or upcoming winter seasons.

Polish Olympic champion Aleksandra Mirosław, 32, confirmed she will end her career after a final competition slated for August, likely at the European Championships on the "Old Continent." Her husband and coach Mateusz said the decision will allow them to spend more time together as a couple rather than in the athlete‑coach dynamic. Mirosław’s retirement follows her gold‑medal success in Paris and a recent season of World Cup and national events.