Canada’s Kingsbury begins World Cup moguls season by winning gold in Finland
Canadian freestyle skier Mikael Kingsbury kicked off the World Cup season in impressive fashion, clinching yet another moguls gold in Ruka, Finland, on Saturday. The 32-year-old Olympic and world champion from Deux-Montagnes, Que., put on a stellar performance to finish with a total of 83.90 points, outshining competitors like Sweden’s Walter Wallberg (81.14) and Ikuma Horishima of Japan (80.51). Kingsbury’s fellow Canadian Elliot Vaillancourt of Drummondville, Que., also put up a commendable performance, securing the eighth spot with a score of 75.07.
With this victory, Kingsbury now boasts an impressive record of 91 World Cup victories and 130 medals in 151 starts throughout his illustrious career. Last season, he made history by surpassing Swedish alpine skier Ingemar Stenmark for the most all-time World Cup victories by a male athlete in any ski discipline. Additionally, Kingsbury has claimed an Olympic moguls gold medal in 2018, along with silver medals in both 2014 and 2022.
As Kingsbury enters his 16th season, he continues to showcase his unparalleled skill and determination on the slopes. Despite his numerous accolades, the Canadian skier remains focused on his goal of achieving success in every competition he enters. Kingsbury’s commitment to excellence is unwavering, and he shows no signs of slowing down as he pursues further triumphs in the sport.
Fans of freestyle skiing can catch Kingsbury in action as he competes in upcoming events, including the World Cup circuit, where he will undoubtedly be a force to be reckoned with. Stay tuned to witness the unparalleled talent and tenacity of Mikael Kingsbury as he continues to make his mark on the world of moguls skiing.
