Australian Moguls Master Woods Clinches Gold Medal
Cooper Woods has achieved a historic milestone for Australia by securing a gold medal in the men’s moguls event at the Winter Olympics held in Livigno. This victory marks Australia’s first medal of the competition.
Medal Winners
The podium for the men’s moguls was completed by notable performers:
- Gold: Cooper Woods (Australia)
- Silver: Mikayla Kingsbury (Canada)
- Bronze: Akuma Hiroshima (Japan)
Australian Competitors Shine
In the intense competition, Australia had three representatives who advanced to the top eight in the men’s moguls final:
- Cooper Woods
- Matt Graham
- Jackson Harvey
While Woods celebrated victory, Graham finished just off the podium in fifth place, and Harvey concluded the event in eighth.
Woods’ Journey to Gold
Cooper Woods, who previously finished sixth in the last Olympics held in Beijing, faced a challenging World Cup season leading up to this event. Despite having only one podium finish in his career up to 2024, he displayed exceptional skill and resilience.
Woods topped the first qualification round, demonstrating his readiness. In the final, he secured the No. 1 ranking, enabling him to perform last among his competitors. This advantageous position allowed him to deliver a memorable performance.
The competition culminated in a nail-biting finish where Woods triumphed over Kingsbury by a tie-break, underscoring his remarkable achievement on the world stage.
