Star mogul skier Mikaël Kingsbury is set to compete in the upcoming Milano-Cortina Winter Games, aiming to secure two medals as a key member of Canada’s freestyle skiing squad. The 25-athlete team for the event was recently unveiled in a joint announcement by Freestyle Canada and the Canadian Olympic Committee.
Hailing from Deux-Montagnes, Quebec, Kingsbury clinched gold in men’s moguls at the 2018 Pyeongchang Games in South Korea, along with silver at the 2014 Olympics in Sochi, Russia, and the 2022 Games in Beijing. As the record holder for most World Cup wins, Kingsbury will have dual moguls as a new opportunity to shine on the Olympic stage in Italy next month.
Following a successful season on the World Cup circuit, which saw him secure his 100th career victory in Val Saint-Come, Quebec, Kingsbury is in prime form for the upcoming competition. Notable returning Olympic medalists in the freestyle events include Cassie Sharpe (gold, silver), Rachael Karker (bronze) in halfpipe, and Lewis Irving, Marion Thenault, and Miha Fontaine (bronze) in mixed team aerials.
Expressing his pride in representing Canada for the fourth time at the Olympics, Kingsbury remarked, “It’s always been a privilege to don my nation’s colors, and this year holds special significance for me.” With the introduction of two events in a single Games for the first time, Kingsbury is determined to secure podium finishes in both, marking what could potentially be his final Olympic appearance.
The freestyle skiing events will span the duration of the Games, kicking off on February 7. The Canadian team roster includes a diverse lineup of talented athletes across various disciplines, showcasing the nation’s depth in freestyle skiing talent.