Winter Park Skier Eyes Olympic Moguls Final with One Last Chance
Jackson Harvey, hailing from Winter Park, finds himself on the competitive slope in Lavigno, Italy. The skier is one of many vying for a coveted spot in the men’s mogul finals scheduled for February 12. Harvey, representing Australia, placed 23rd in the initial round with a score of 69.26.
Final Chance for Jackson Harvey
With one more opportunity to secure a spot in the finals, Harvey aims to finish in the top ten during the second round of qualifiers on February 12. The stakes are high, as only the top 20 skiers will advance to participate in the final three rounds later that day.
American Skier Performance
The U.S. skiing team had a mixed performance during the qualifiers. Two American skiers automatically progressed to the finals by placing in the top ten. Others, however, will have to wait for their second chance on Thursday.
Top American Finishers
- Nick Page from Park City secured fifth place with a score of 77.50.
- Dylan Walczyk from Breckenridge finished seventh, scoring 76.67.
- Charlie Mickel from Durango narrowly missed out in 11th place with a score of 75.31.
- Landon Wendler from Park City came in 12th with a score of 75.08.
Leading the Pack
Gold medal favorite Ikuma Horishima from Japan dominated the first round with an impressive score of 85.42. Canadian rookies Julien Viel and veteran Mikael Kingsbury took second and third, respectively. Kingsbury is a well-known figure, having won a gold medal in Sochi (2018) and silvers in both the 2014 and 2022 Olympics.
Structure of the Finals
The finals for men’s mogul skiing follow a rigorous format. The top ten skiers from the second round will join 10 qualifiers to compete for medals. The finals consist of three elimination rounds, where skiers have one run per round. Scores are reset after each round, ensuring a clean slate for final performances.
Final Rounds Explained
- Round 1: Reduces the field from 20 to 12 skiers.
- Round 2: Cuts the field from 12 to 6 skiers.
- Round 3: Determines the medal winners among the final six participants.
The excitement continues to build as skiers prepare for the challenge ahead. The second round qualifiers commence at 2 a.m. Mountain Time on February 12, with the finals set for 4:15 a.m. sharp.
