Mikaël Kingsbury Claims Moguls Silver in Olympic Tiebreaker Finals
At the Milano-Cortina Winter Games, Canadian freestyle skier Mikaël Kingsbury claimed the silver medal in the men’s moguls final. This event took place on Thursday and marked a significant achievement for the 33-year-old athlete from Deux-Montagnes, Quebec.
Mikaël Kingsbury’s Performance and Medal Count
Kingsbury finished the competition with a score of 83.71, tying with Australia’s Cooper Woods. However, Woods was awarded the gold medal due to a tiebreaker based on scores for turns. Woods achieved 48.4 points in this category, while Kingsbury received 47.7 points.
Japan’s Ikuma Horishima completed the podium with a score of 83.44, earning the bronze medal.
Kingsbury Makes History
This latest silver medal marks Kingsbury’s third in Olympic competitions. He has previously secured a gold medal at the PyeongChang 2018 games and two silver medals from Sochi 2014 and Beijing 2022. With this achievement, Kingsbury becomes the first freestyle skier ever to win four Olympic medals.
Looking Ahead
On Sunday, Kingsbury will have the opportunity to win a fifth medal as dual moguls makes its Olympic debut in Milano Cortina.
Final Standings at the Men’s Moguls Final
| Position | Athlete | Country | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cooper Woods | Australia | 83.71 (Gold via tiebreaker) |
| 2 | Mikaël Kingsbury | Canada | 83.71 (Silver) |
| 3 | Ikuma Horishima | Japan | 83.44 (Bronze) |
| 6 | Julien Viel | Canada | 79.78 |
Kingsbury’s achievements resonate with many and exemplify his enduring talent and determination in the sport of freestyle skiing.
