Watches of the winter sports stars: What do Mikaela Shiffrin, Lindsey Vonn, and Chloe Kim wear?

With the start of the 2026 Olympic Games, international sports icons such as Mikaela Shiffrin, Lindsey Vonn, and Chloe Kim once again come into the spotlight. But these exceptional talents impress not only on the slopes; off the winter sports scene, they also attract attention with their sense of style. Perfectly dressed, many of the stars rely on exclusive luxury watches as an expression of their personality. Watches from renowned brands like Longines, Rolex, IWC, Breitling, and Hublot have already been frequently spotted on the wrists of the winter sports elite.

At the 2026 Olympic Games, the world's gaze will turn to Milan and Cortina d’Ampezzo, where the international elite of winter sports will come together for thrilling competitions on snow and ice. We can expect a fascinating spectacle full of intense duels, athletic peak performances, and emotional moments. Since 1932, Omega as the official timekeeper has been an integral part of the Olympic movement and underscores this commitment with a collection specially designed for the Games. But even away from the competition venues, the stars set accents; many of them show their style affinity with Linkexquisite luxury watches.

Top favorite Mikaela Shiffrin and her passion for Longines

Photo: Longines - Conquest Chronograph “Mikaela Shiffrin”

Mikaela Shiffrin is undoubtedly one of the outstanding personalities of these Winter Games. The American is considered a top favorite in slalom and will also do everything possible in the combined and other disciplines to expand her impressive medal portfolio. Off the slopes, Shiffrin also convinces with style awareness and elegance. She has had a close partnership with Longines for years.

With the Conquest Chronograph “Mikaela Shiffrin”, a dedicated collection was even created, in the design of which the athlete was actively involved. Particularly characteristic is the dial made of blue aventurine, whose sparkling structure recalls glittering snow crystals. Red accents refer to the colors of the American flag. In addition, Shiffrin has already been seen with models such as the Longines DolceVita and also serves as the face of the brand’s heritage collections.

Lindsey Vonn and Lara Gut-Behrami: Icons of the Rolex family

Photo: © Rolex/Chris Turvey 

Rolex has always been closely linked to top-level sport and charismatic personalities. Lindsey Vonn has been part of the exclusive Rolex family since 2009 and is known for her fondness for iconic models such as the Rolex Cosmograph Daytona, the Day-Date 40, the Pearlmaster 39, and the Submariner. Particularly memorable is her striking Cosmograph Daytona in 18-carat yellow gold with green dial, a powerful statement of strength and style.

Lara Gut-Behrami is also one of the defining figures in the scene. Although not competing at the Olympic Games, she remains one of the most elegant athletes in alpine skiing. Her favorites are the classic Rolex Datejust 36 and the Lady-Datejust with noble diamond setting.

Snowboard icon Chloe Kim in the “All-Star Squads” of Breitling

Chloe Kim is one of the most successful snowboarders of recent years and maintains a close partnership with Breitling. As a member of the “All-Star Squads,” she embodies the interplay of action, lifestyle, and modern elegance. Breitling presents Kim not only as an exceptional athlete but also as an international style icon. She has already been accompanied by models such as the Super Chronomat 38, the Chronomat Automatic GMT 40, and the Navitimer “For the Journey”.

Aleksander Aamodt Kilde and Hublot: Precision meets speed

Photo: Hublot

The Norwegian ski star Aleksander Aamodt Kilde consciously takes an independent path with Hublot. The combination of technical precision and dynamic speed is impressively reflected in the models Big Bang Unico and Classic Fusion Chronograph, which shape his sporty-modern style. The Hublot family includes renowned athletes such as Corinne Suter, Dario Cologna, and Tanguy Nef.

Eileen Gu as brand ambassador of IWC Schaffhausen

Photo: IWC

Eileen Gu is considered the face of a new generation: top athlete in freestyle skiing, sought-after model for international luxury brands, and at the same time a student at Stanford University. This extraordinary versatility makes her an inspiring personality for a young, global audience. As a brand ambassador for IWC Schaffhausen, she has already been seen with the Pilot’s Watch Chronograph 41 “TOP GUN” Edition Lake Tahoe, the Portofino Automatic Day & Night 34 at gala events, as well as with the Ingenieur Automatic in 35 and 40 millimeters.