Woods Pursues Olympic Gold in Australia’s Premier Event – Live Updates

Australia has set a new benchmark at the Milan-Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics, aiming for an unparalleled fourth gold medal in men’s dual moguls. This event marks a significant addition to Olympic sports, featuring a head-to-head competition format.

Jakara Anthony Triumphs

Jakara Anthony, the flag-bearer for Australia and a gold medallist from the 2022 Games, has made waves by clinching the dual moguls gold medal. She rebounded spectacularly from a recent disappointment in the moguls final. With this win, Anthony has now secured her status as Australia’s first dual gold medallist.

Cooper Woods Eyes Second Gold

Cooper Woods, fresh off his impressive performance in the moguls, is also in contention for another gold. By qualifying for the round of 16, he can potentially become the first Australian to win two gold medals in a single Winter Olympics.

Men’s Dual Moguls Participants

The competition tonight is set to include several Australian skiers:

• Cooper Woods – Secured a bye into the round of 16
• Jackson Harvey – Competing in the first round
• George Murphy – Competing in the first round
• Matt Graham – 2018 moguls silver medallist, competing in the first round

Woods and Graham may face each other in the quarter-finals, adding excitement to their potential matchup.

Australia’s Historic Medal Count

Australia’s current medal tally stands at three golds and one silver, marking the country’s best performance at the Winter Olympics to date. This surpasses their previous achievements, including:

Future Aspirations

Aiming for five medals at the Winter Olympics remains a historic goal for Australia. With athletes like Woods, Anthony, and Josie Baff, who has already claimed a gold in snowboard cross, the nation stands on the brink of making history.

Stay tuned for live updates and witness the excitement of the men’s dual moguls as Australia pushes for its record-setting victories!