Star mogul skier Mikaël Kingsbury is set to compete in the upcoming Milano-Cortina Winter Games as a key member of Canada’s freestyle skiing squad, aiming to secure two medals. The 25-athlete team, unveiled jointly by Freestyle Canada and the Canadian Olympic Committee, includes several Olympic medalists like Cassie Sharpe, Rachael Karker, Lewis Irving, Marion Thenault, and Miha Fontaine.
Kingsbury, hailing from Deux-Montagnes, Quebec, clinched gold in men’s moguls at the 2018 Pyeongchang Games and silver at the 2014 Sochi Olympics and 2022 Beijing Games. As the record holder for World Cup wins, Kingsbury eyes opportunities for podium finishes in the dual moguls event, making its Olympic debut in Italy. The skier’s recent success on the World Cup tour, marked by his 100th career victory in Val Saint-Come, Quebec, sets a promising tone for his Olympic campaign.
Expressing gratitude for the chance to represent Canada at his fourth Olympics, Kingsbury shared his ambition to excel in the dual moguls event, emphasizing his determination to make this Games a memorable one. The freestyle skiing competitions are scheduled to run throughout the Winter Games, commencing on February 7th.
The Canadian team comprises a talented roster of athletes in various disciplines, with Laurianne Desmarais-Gilbert, Ashley Koehler, Lewis Irving, and Cassie Sharpe among the notable names in moguls, aerials, slopestyle, big air, and halfpipe events. The anticipation is high as these athletes gear up to showcase their skills and vie for medals in Italy.