Marlene Straudi will be the speaker for the Olympic final.

Olympic final: A South Tyrolean woman accompanies the highlight

When the entire sporting world turns its attention to the men's ice hockey final on Sunday, the heart of the event will also beat with a touch of South Tyrolean flair. Marlene Straudi from the Kaltern sports club has been officially confirmed as the announcer for the final at Milan's Santa Giulia Arena.

February 22, 2026

From: sn

The atmosphere in the newly built arena, the centerpiece of this year's Winter Games, is already electric, even before the end of the competitions. For over two weeks, the arena has been in a state of near-chaos as the world's best ice hockey nations battled for Olympic gold. Right in the thick of it: Marlene Straudi.

The experienced announcer from the Kaltern sports club has established herself as a fixture in the Olympic protocol over the past two weeks. With her articulate and charming manner, she guided spectators through highly emotional matches and heated duels on the ice. Her nomination for the prestigious men's final on Sunday is considered a major accolade for her performance.

Straudi can hardly wait

“It’s an incredible honor to be the voice of the local audience at this crucial moment,” said a source close to the dedicated South Tyrolean. For Straudi, it’s the culmination of an intense time in Milan, where she experienced the unique atmosphere of the 2026 Games firsthand.

When the referees drop the puck for the first time on Sunday, Marlene Straudi will ensure that the fans in the arena – the heart of the Olympic ice hockey world – are guided through the final major highlight of these Winter Games with perfect timing and a great atmosphere. A proud moment not only for her personally, but also for SV Kaltern Rothoblaas.