6 Months on from Milano-Cortina | Adam Lambert

Six months on from the Milano Cortina 2026 Olympic Winter Games, snowboard cross athlete Adam Lambert is reflecting on a year that delivered both the challenges of the Olympic stage and the best World Cup season of his career.

The three-time Olympian arrived in Italy as the world number one and in career-best form, having claimed his maiden World Cup victory at the final event before the Games. 

While his individual Olympic campaign ended in 29th place, Lambert and teammate Josie Baff progressed through to the mixed team final before a crash in the opening run ended their medal hopes.

“It was a pretty awesome experience this year,” Lambert said. 

“Unfortunately, I didn't pull out the result of my life in Milan, and I took a crash in the team event as well. But you know, these are the kind of things that build a lot of character and you just have to get up and keep going.”

That ability to reset quickly became a defining feature of Lambert's season, with the 28-year-old going on to produce the strongest World Cup campaign of his career.

Four podiums from six races saw Lambert finish second overall in the World Cup standings, building on the momentum of his breakthrough victory and cementing himself among the world's leading snowboard cross athletes.

“The rest of the season was epic, it was the best season I've ever had,” he said. 

“I'm super happy, and hopefully this year I can keep it rolling.”

Back on Australian snow, Lambert is using the domestic season to prepare for another international campaign, with training at Mt Hotham before heading overseas in early November ahead of the first World Cup race in December, with his goals remaining straightforward. 

“The goal is always the same. I want to be in that box as much as possible,” he said. 

“I'm missing a World Champs medal as well, so I’ve got a few different goals, but I'm hoping I can meet them all.”

Through the highs and lows of the past year, Lambert has continued to rely on the same philosophy that has guided him throughout his career.

“You're the expert on yourself,” he said. 

“There's only got to be one person that's with you throughout your entire career, and it's you. So trust yourself and train yourself to coach yourself.”

Six months on from Milano Cortina, that perspective remains firmly in place as Lambert looks to build on his breakthrough season and keep pushing towards the next major milestone.