Australian Flag-Bearer Advances to Winter Olympic Moguls Final; Golden Girl Awaits Qualification
Australian flag-bearer Matt Graham has advanced to the moguls final at the Milano-Cortina Winter Olympics. He aims to improve on his silver medal performance from the 2018 Olympics. Graham secured the final automatic qualification spot with a score of 75.77.
Moguls Finals Overview
The final will take place on Thursday night. Graham’s performance had him clinging to the 10th position in the qualifying rounds, which were held on a Tuesday evening. He expressed relief after his run amid growing competition.
Cooper Woods and Olympic Debutants
Aussie skier Cooper Woods, who finished sixth in Beijing, scored 73.67, placing him 15th. He will return for a second-chance qualifier alongside Olympic debutants George Murphy and Jackson Harvey. Their scores were 67.19 and 69.26, placing them in 26th and 23rd, respectively.
Top Competitors
- Ikuma Horishima (Japan) led the qualifiers with a score of 85.42.
- Jakara Anthony, the reigning gold medalist, will compete alongside Charlotte Wilson and Emma Bosco in the women’s moguls.
The women’s qualifying rounds are set to start at 12:15 AM AEDT on Wednesday. Anthony will seek to defend her Olympic title and is considered a strong medal contender.
Qualification Format
The qualification format for moguls involves 30 athletes. The top 10 from Qualifying 1 move on to the finals. The remaining competitors face off in Qualifying 2 for an additional 10 final spots.
| Event | Date & Time (AEDT) |
|---|---|
| Women’s Final | Wednesday Night |
| Men’s Final | Thursday Night |
In a significant change for the Olympics, moguls competitors can now also participate in dual moguls. This event features two athletes competing side by side, a shift from the traditional solo format.
In speed skating, Brendan Corey faced elimination after finishing last in his 1000m heat. The Milano-Cortina Winter Olympics continue to showcase thrilling events across a variety of sports.
