Winter Park’s Harvey Eyes Olympic Moguls Final in 23rd Position
Jackson Harvey, a skier from Winter Park, recently competed in Lavigno, Italy, as part of the men’s mogul skiing qualifiers for the upcoming February 12 finals. Harvey finished in 23rd place out of 30 competitors with a score of 69.26. However, he still has an opportunity to qualify for the finals by placing in the top 10 during the second round of qualifiers on Thursday.
Performance of American Skiers
The American team had mixed results during the first qualifier round. Two skiers automatically secured their place in the finals by finishing within the top 10, while another two are hoping for a second chance.
- Nick Page – Finished in 5th place with a score of 77.50. This mirrors his performance at the Beijing Olympics.
- Dylan Walczyk – Took 7th place with a score of 76.67, improving from his 16th place finish in the 2022 Olympics.
- Charlie Mickel – Just missed the finals, finishing 11th with a score of 75.31.
- Landon Wendler – Placed 12th with a score of 75.08.
Leading Athletes
The frontrunner of the first round was Ikuma Horishima, who achieved an impressive score of 85.42. This placed him significantly ahead of his competitors:
- Julien Viel – 2nd place
- Mikael Kingsbury – 3rd place
About Mikael Kingsbury
Kingsbury is a seasoned competitor, having secured gold in Sochi 2018 and silver medals in both 2014 and 2022.
Upcoming Qualifiers and Finals
The second round of qualifications is scheduled to begin at 2 a.m. Mountain Time on February 12. The finals are set to kick off shortly after at 4:15 a.m.
Here’s a breakdown of the finals structure:
| Round | Number of Skiers | Elimination |
|---|---|---|
| Round 1 | 20 | Cut to 12 |
| Round 2 | 12 | Cut to 6 |
| Round 3 | 6 | Final Results |
During each round, all participating skiers will have one run, and scores from previous rounds will not carry over. This format ensures fair competition and adds to the excitement of the finals.
As the events unfold, fans will eagerly watch to see if Jackson Harvey can secure his place in the final competition for Olympic moguls glory.
