Freestyle skier Mikaël Kingsbury decided to sit out of the dual moguls event on Saturday following his victory in the men’s moguls competition, marking his 100th career World Cup win. Competing in Val Saint-Come, Quebec, the 33-year-old athlete made his season debut after missing the season-opener due to a groin injury.
After securing a win on Friday, Kingsbury deliberated on competing again the next day. However, his spokesperson confirmed on Saturday that the Canadian skier would not participate in the dual moguls event. The decision aligns with Kingsbury’s strategic approach to returning to competition while prioritizing his health for the upcoming Olympic Games.
The Milan Cortina Winter Olympics are set to commence on February 6, with dual moguls making its Olympic debut. Kingsbury boasts an impressive Olympic record, having clinched gold in moguls in 2018 and silver in both 2014 and 2022. Additionally, he has achieved nine gold medals in moguls and dual moguls at the world championship.
In the men’s dual moguls competition, Kingsbury was one of nine Canadian participants, while nine Canadian women also took part in the event on Saturday.