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Mikael Kingsbury Wins Gold in Olympic Dual Moguls Debut

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Canada's Mikael Kingsbury beats Japan's Ikuma Horishima in dual moguls final

Mikael Kingsbury wins Canada's first gold at Milano Cortina Games in dual moguls, beating Japan's Ikuma Horishima in thrilling final.


“I really wanted this one, and I knew it was my last Olympic performance...”


Mikael Kingsbury brought home gold for Canada in the men's dual moguls event at the Winter Olympics, capping off an incredible performance. He beat Japan's Ikuma Horishima in the final, who had a strong start but lost control and bailed on the second jump.


Kingsbury's win marks his fifth Olympic medal, making him the first freestyle skier to achieve this feat. He's also Canada's first gold medalist at the Milano Cortina 2026 Games. Australia's Matt Graham took bronze, rounding out an all-dad podium.


Mikael Kingsbury has made history, securing Canada's first gold medal at the Milano Cortina Games in the men's dual moguls event. At 33, he's the oldest man racing in dual moguls and has claimed a medal in each of the four Olympics he's competed in. Kingsbury is widely regarded as one of the greatest moguls skiers of all time, and his latest achievement solidifies that reputation.




“I really wanted this one, and I knew it was my last Olympic performance,” Kingsbury said. “I gave everything. I had no regrets.” Kingsbury's gold medal is a testament to his dedication and perseverance, and he's thrilled to have ended his Olympic career on a high note.


Kingsbury's victory is also significant for Canada, marking the country's first gold medal at the Milano Cortina Games. He beat Japan's Ikuma Horishima in the final, with Australia's Matt Graham taking bronze. The win brings Kingsbury's total Olympic medal count to two gold and three silver, cementing his status as one of the greatest freestyle skiers in history.


Mikael Kingsbury celebrated his gold medal win in style, holding his skis high in the air as he was declared the winner. He then stood on the podium, closed his eyes, and sang along to the Canadian national anthem, basking in the adoration of the crowd waving red-and-white Canadian maple leaf flags.


Kingsbury's joy was further amplified as he held his 18-month-old son, Henrik, who was sporting a red knit cap with the words 'Go Mik' - a heartwarming moment for the Canadian skiing sensation.



Canada's Mikael Kingsbury competes against Japan's Takuya Shimakawa in the men's dual moguls semi-finals
Canada's Mikael Kingsbury competes against Japan's Takuya Shimakawa in the men's dual moguls semi-finals




Dual moguls is making its Olympic debut, and it's shaking things up! This new event features skiers competing head-to-head in a thrilling elimination format, racing side-by-side through parallel bump fields. Speed is crucial, but turns and aerial maneuvers are equally important, making it a true test of skill.


Ikuma Horishima, the 28-year-old Japanese skier, won bronze in the single-format moguls and is looking strong in dual moguls. He took silver in the men's dual moguls final, going up against Canada's Mikael Kingsbury, who took home the gold.


It looks like there's been a mix-up! Mikael Kingsbury actually won gold in the men's dual moguls event, not the singles. He defeated Japan's Ikuma Horishima in the final, securing Canada's first gold medal at the Milano Cortina 2026 Games.


Kingsbury had a tough outing in the singles event earlier, settling for silver after losing a tiebreaker to Australia's Cooper Woods. Woods, 25, expressed mixed emotions after his win, saying he was “speechless” and “super emotional” about his victory.


Australian Jakara Anthony made history by winning gold in the women's dual moguls event at the Winter Olympics on Saturday, redeeming herself after a disappointing loss in the single-format moguls. She beat American Jaelin Kauf 20-15 in the final, becoming the first Australian to win two Winter Olympics gold medals.






Anthony's victory was a testament to her resilience and determination, bouncing back from an eighth-place finish in the singles moguls just days earlier. The Australian skier's win also marked a milestone for her country, contributing to Australia's most successful Winter Olympics performance to date.




“I wanted to come out here and perform to my best, and I didn't do that, which is really upsetting,” Woods said of his dual moguls appearance.





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