Flag-Bearer Secures Fifth Australian Medal
Australia’s successful campaign at the Winter Olympics continued with Matt Graham capturing a bronze medal in the dual moguls event. This achievement marks the fifth medal for the Australian team in just four days.
Key Highlights of Australia’s Winter Olympics
- Event: Dual Moguls
- Athlete: Matt Graham
- Medal: Bronze
- Location: Livigno, Italian Alps
- Date: February 2026
Matt Graham’s Achievement
Matt Graham, hailing from Bondi, has been a pillar of the Australian moguls program for the last decade. At 31, this medal is especially noteworthy as it allows him to conclude his career on a triumphant note.
Graham’s journey included three consecutive victories before he narrowly lost to Japan’s Ikuma Horishima in the semi-finals. His previous medal was a silver at the 2018 Winter Olympics.
Celebrations and Team Performance
The atmosphere in Livigno was electric. Hundreds of Australian family members and friends gathered to celebrate the team’s extraordinary achievements.
- Josie Baff: Gold in snowboard cross
- Cooper Woods: Bronze in men’s moguls
- Jakara Anthony: Gold in women’s dual moguls
- Scotty James: Silver in snowboard half-pipe
Australia’s medal tally at this Winter Olympics underscores the team’s best-ever performance, marking a significant milestone in the nation’s winter sports history.
