Mikaël Kingsbury earns golden sweep in Kazakhstan with dual moguls victory
Canadian freestyle skier Mikaël Kingsbury continues his impressive streak at the FIS World Cup in Almaty, Kazakhstan. Just a day after winning the men’s World Cup moguls event, Kingsbury once again claimed the gold in the dual moguls event on Saturday. This victory marked his 98th career World Cup gold medal, solidifying his status as one of the greatest moguls skiers of all time.
Hailing from Deux-Montagnes, Quebec, Kingsbury has been dominating the World Cup circuit this season with a total of 11 medals, including eight golds and three silvers, across 14 events. His performance in Almaty has not only secured him the Crystal Globe in the men’s moguls season title but has also extended his lead in the race for the dual moguls and overall titles.
In the women’s event, American mogulist Jaelin Kauf emerged victorious, with Rina Yanagimoto of Japan taking silver and Kazakhstan’s Anastassiya Gordoko earning the bronze. The competition was fierce, showcasing the incredible talent and skill of the world’s top freestyle skiers.
As the World Cup moguls season draws to a close, all eyes are now on the final event in Livigno, Italy, set to begin on Tuesday, March 11. Fans can catch all the action live on CBCSports.ca and CBC Gem, with a detailed streaming schedule available for convenience.
Mikaël Kingsbury’s back-to-back gold medal wins in Almaty have solidified his reputation as a true force to be reckoned with in the world of freestyle skiing. With his sights set on even more success in the future, Kingsbury’s legacy in the sport is sure to continue growing as he cements his status as a true legend in the world of moguls skiing.
