UPDATE:
DRIGGS, Idaho (KIFI) — Olympic hero Jaelin Kauf was welcomed to Driggs today with a boisterous hometown parade.
The 29-year-old athlete and three-time Olympic silver medalist returned from the icy slopes of Cortina to the sunny streets of the community where it all began.
“Getting to compete on the Olympic stage is so amazing and to be representing such an amazing place, such an amazing community, and group of people on that stage just makes it extra special,” Kauf said.
Now the most decorated American moguls skier in history, she grew up carving the slopes at Grand Targhee Ski Resort.
“She got silver in both single moguls and dual moguls, the first U.S. athlete to ever do that,” said her mother Patti Kauf.
Children and Teton Valley residents thronged the streets, holding iconic “J” signs – eager to meet a local Olympic athlete.
Teton County Commissioners declared Monday “Jaelin Kauf Day” in her honor, following her return from the Milan Cortina Olympics.
“Being able to compete in the first ever dual moguls on the Olympics stage and take home a medal from that was amazing,” Jaelin said. “I mean, it’s historic!”
ORIGINAL:
DRIGGS, Idaho (KIFI) — Downtown Driggs is set to make some noise Monday as the community gathers for a homecoming celebration for hometown hero Jaelin Kauf. Fresh off her performance at the 2026 Winter Games, the Teton County native is being honored with a parade and public celebration.
Winning the silver in 2022 and two silver medals at the 2026 Winter Olympics, Kauf cemented her legacy as the most decorated mogul skier in U.S. Olympic history.
Updated Parade Schedule
The updated schedule for today’s events shows:
2:45 p.m. – Kickoff: The parade begins at Driggs Elementary, weaving through local Teton County School District campuses to give students a front-row seat to history.
The Main Stretch: The procession will then roll down Little Avenue and Ski Hill Road.
3:20 p.m. – The parade will conclude at Driggs Plaza.
Fans are encouraged to line the route between 2nd and Main Street to cheer her on.
The celebration doesn’t end when the parade stops. The 29-year-old Olympian will host a community meet-and-greet at Driggs Plaza around 3:20 p.m. For more information, click HERE.
