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NBC Apologizes for Misgendering Transgender Skier Lundholm

2/15/2026

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NBC apologized after a commentator misgendered Elis Lundholm, a Swedish skier, during Milano Cortina Olympics on February 10, 2026.
Elis Lundholm, the first openly transgender Winter Games athlete, was referred to as 'she' during the qualifiers on February 10, 2026.
The error occurred on an international feed with non-NBCUniversal commentators, and NBC removed it.
Lundholm says he has not focused on his historic participation and competes under same conditions.

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NBC apologized after a commentator misgendered Elis Lundholm, a Swedish skier, during Milano Cortina Olympics on February 10, 2026.
Elis Lundholm, the first openly transgender Winter Games athlete, was referred to as 'she' during the qualifiers on February 10, 2026.
The error occurred on an international feed with non-NBCUniversal commentators, and NBC removed it.
Lundholm says he has not focused on his historic participation and competes under same conditions.