Mikaël Kingsbury Secures Canada’s First Gold at Milano Cortina 2026
Mikaël Kingsbury has made history at the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympic Games by securing Canada’s first gold medal. This victory came in the men’s dual moguls final held on Sunday.
Kingsbury’s Historic Win
Kingsbury faced off against Japan’s Ikuma Horishima in the final, who won the silver medal. Australia’s Matt Graham completed the podium with a bronze. This victory marks Kingsbury’s second medal of the Games. Earlier, he earned a silver in the moguls event on Thursday.
A Remarkable Career
At 33 years old, Kingsbury solidified his status as a legendary athlete in freestyle skiing. He is the only male skier to have won five Olympic medals. His previous achievements include:
- Gold in moguls at the PyeongChang 2018 Olympics
- Silvers from the Sochi 2014 and Beijing 2022 Olympics
Canada’s Medal Tally at Milano Cortina 2026
With Kingsbury’s victory, Canada has now garnered nine medals during this edition of the Winter Games. The breakdown of the medals is as follows:
- 1 Gold
- 3 Silvers
- 5 Bronzes
This impressive performance highlights the strength and resilience of Canadian athletes on the world stage. More events are yet to unfold, and anticipation continues to build for the remaining competitions.
