Cooper Woods has clinched gold in the moguls event at the Winter Olympics held in Livigno, marking a significant achievement for Australia. This victory represents Australia’s first medal at the Milano Cortina Games and their seventh gold medal in Winter Olympics history.
Event Overview
The men’s moguls super final took place on February 12, 2026. Woods triumphed with a score of 83.71, edging out Canadian skier Mikael Kingsbury, who scored the same. The decisive factor was Woods’s higher turns score, which was 48.4 compared to Kingsbury’s 47.7.
Australian Performance
- Cooper Woods – Gold medalist, score: 83.71
- Mikael Kingsbury (Canada) – Silver medalist, score: 83.71
- Ikuma Horishima (Japan) – Bronze medalist, score: 83.44
- Matt Graham – Fifth place, score: 80.88
- Jackson Harvey – Eighth place, score: 74.93
Woods advanced to the super final after a strong performance in the qualifications, where he led Qualification 2 with a score of 80.46 and topped Final 1 with a score of 83.60. His outstanding run was the culmination of a nervous wait as the last competitor in the super final.
Highlights of the Competition
Throughout the event, Australia’s participating athletes showed remarkable skill, with three Australians making it to the super final:
- Cooper Woods
- Matt Graham
- Jackson Harvey
All three Australians performed exceptionally in Final 1, leading to their advancement to the super final. This performance underscores the strength of Australian skiing in the moguls discipline.
Looking Ahead
As the Winter Olympics continue, the Australian team aims to build on this success in upcoming events, showcasing their competitive spirit on the world stage.
