Mikael Kingsbury Wins Olympic Gold in Dual Moguls | 2026 Winter Olympics
- Livigno, Italy – February 15, 2026 – Mikaël Kingsbury of Canada secured his second Olympic gold medal and Canada’s first gold of the 2026 Winter Olympics, winning the...
- Kingsbury, already a legend in the sport, had previously won gold in the individual moguls event at the 2018 Pyeongchang Games.
- The dual moguls event, making its Olympic debut in Italy, saw Kingsbury navigate a challenging course at the Livigno Aerials and Moguls Park.
Livigno, Italy – – Mikaël Kingsbury of Canada secured his second Olympic gold medal and Canada’s first gold of the Winter Olympics, winning the inaugural men’s dual moguls competition. The victory marks a triumphant conclusion to what is expected to be the 33-year-old freestyle skier’s final Olympic appearance.
Kingsbury, already a legend in the sport, had previously won gold in the individual moguls event at the Pyeongchang Games. He added to his impressive Olympic tally with a silver medal in the individual moguls earlier in the Milan-Cortina Games, a result determined by tiebreak rules after matching the score of Australia’s Cooper Woods.
The dual moguls event, making its Olympic debut in Italy, saw Kingsbury navigate a challenging course at the Livigno Aerials and Moguls Park. He advanced through the quarterfinals, defeating Korea’s Jung Daeyoon, and the semifinals, overcoming Japan’s Takuya Shimakawa, both of whom faltered on the course.
The final showdown pitted Kingsbury against Japan’s Ikuma Horishima, a three-time world champion in moguls. Horishima initially took the lead, but lost control on the second jump, failing to execute a trick and crossing the finish line first without a clean landing. Kingsbury, demonstrating his signature control and precision, delivered a strong performance, executing a 1080 rotation.
The judges awarded Kingsbury a decisive 30-5
victory, solidifying his Olympic title. Australia’s Matt Graham secured the bronze medal.
“It’s the cherry on top of five Olympic starts and five medals,” Kingsbury said after the win. “I got to win it in (in Pyeongchang) in singles and I got to win it (today) in duals. It’s tough to find the words.”
Kingsbury reflected on the significance of the victory, particularly given his age and the possibility of it being his last Olympic Games. “I gave everything, this is extra special. I’m the oldest guy in the field. They keep me young in what I do, I love skiing. I’m very proud of myself,” he stated.
He acknowledged the challenges of the competition and the importance of experience. “I knew it was my last Olympic performance… I had no regrets. I didn’t feel too nervous. I trusted my plan, I trusted the work that I put in with my team and just went for it. I’m really happy with the outcome.”
Kingsbury emphasized the demanding nature of the course. “It wasn’t easy today. We had good conditions but the piste was not easy. But I just trusted my years of experience and the work of my team. I gave it my all, everything I had in my body, to go for this medal.”
Dual moguls is a head-to-head freestyle skiing event where two athletes simultaneously navigate a mogul course featuring two jumps, performing aerial tricks as they compete for speed and style. Judges evaluate each run, determining the winner based on a combination of these factors.
Throughout his Olympic career, Kingsbury has consistently reached the podium in moguls, securing gold in , and silver medals in , , and at the current Milan-Cortina Games. His only blemish in major championship appearances came at the world championships, where he did not medal in dual moguls.
Beyond his Olympic success, Kingsbury holds the distinction of being the only moguls skier in history to achieve 100 World Cup victories, further cementing his legacy as one of the most dominant athletes in the sport. His performance in Livigno underscores his enduring skill and competitive spirit, capping off a remarkable career with a final Olympic triumph.