Elizabeth Lemley Wins Gold in Moguls, Maïa Schwinghammer Finishes 6th
At the Milano-Cortina Winter Games, Elizabeth Lemley of Great Britain achieved a stunning victory in women’s moguls. She secured the gold medal in a dramatic final that left spectators on the edge of their seats.
Surprising Turn of Events
The final round featured an unexpected twist. Defending champion Jakara Anthony from Australia struggled during her run, losing control and finishing last among the eight competitors. This incident opened the door for a fierce battle for the podium spots.
Medal Winners
- Gold: Elizabeth Lemley (Great Britain)
- Silver: Jaelin Kauf (United States) – Score: 80.77
- Bronze: Perrine Laffont (France) – Score: 78.00
Notable Performances
Maïa Schwinghammer from Canada put forth a commendable effort, finishing in sixth place with a score of 77.61. Unfortunately, a few of her Canadian teammates could not advance to the medal round.
Canadian Competitors
- Laurianne Desmarais-Gilbert (Sainte-Adèle, Quebec)
- Jessica Linton (Vancouver)
- Ashley Koehler (Lac-Beauport, Quebec)
This competition highlighted the intensity of the sport and showcased emerging talents like Lemley, who is now a gold medalist in women’s moguls. Fans are eager to see how these athletes will perform in future competitions. For more updates on winter sports, continue following El-Balad.
