Redding, Connecticut's Olivia Giaccio has left an undeniable mark on the sport of freestyle mogul skiing with her impressive persistence and achievements. With a last name that translates to ice in Italian, she was built for winter sports. She grew up skiing with the Steamboat Springs Winter Club prior to joining the Stifel U.S. Ski Team. Olivia became the first woman to attempt a cork 1080 in a World Cup competition and has skied at 68 resorts and counting. Alongside her skiing career, Olivia attends Columbia University and actively supports various organizations such as the Share Winter Foundation, Harper for Kids, and her local food bank. Her outstanding performances have earned her multiple podium finishes, including four World Cup victories and a remarkable 6th-place finish at the 2022 and 2026 Olympics. Throughout the 2025-26 season, Giaccio never finished lower than fourth place in a World Cup, including a win and six total podiums. Her incredible consistency and dominant performances earned her the 2025-26 FIS Freestyle Overall Crystal Globe for the first time in her career.