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Elis Lundholm Becomes First Openly Trans Winter Olympian as NBC Removes Misgendering Replay

His participation complied with IOC and FIS policies as federations weigh stricter eligibility measures that could reshape future cases.

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Milano Cortina 2026 Olympics - Freestyle Skiing - Women's Moguls Qualification 2 - Livigno Aerials & Moguls Park, Livigno, Italy - February 11, 2026. Elis Lundholm of Sweden in action during her second qualification run REUTERS/Dylan Martinez
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LIVIGNO, ITALY - FEBRUARY 07: Elis Lundholm of Team Sweden participates in Freestyle Skiing Moguls Training on day one of the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympic games at Livigno Air Park on February 07, 2026 in Livigno, Italy. (Photo by David Ramos/Getty Images)

Overview

  • The 23-year-old Swede finished 25th in women’s moguls qualifying in Livigno and did not advance to the final.
  • Commentators on an NBC-streamed international feed repeatedly used incorrect pronouns during his run, prompting an apology and the removal of the replay.
  • NBC said the commentary came from a non-NBC international feed that was streamed on Peacock before being taken down.
  • Sweden’s Olympic and ski bodies expressed support and said they would monitor and remove online abuse, according to SKA sports director Robert Hansson.
  • Under the IOC’s 2021 framework and FIS rules, Lundholm competes in the women’s category based on registered sex, while FIS and the IOC discuss potential new testing and eligibility policies.