May 24, 2024

Canada’s Mikaël Kingsbury wins World Cup moguls gold for 2nd straight day | CBC Sports

Canada’s Mikael Kingsbury won moguls gold Saturday for his second World Cup crown in as many days in Mont-Tremblant, Que.

It was also the 70th career World Cup title for the reigning Olympic champion from Deux-Montagnes, Que.

Kingsbury, who has won five gold medals this season, finished first with 85.59 points.

WATCH l Kingsbury wins moguls gold on back-to-back days:

Kingsbury wins moguls gold on back-to-back days at Tremblant

Canadian Mikael Kingsbury’s second gold medal in as many days at Mont Tremblant pushed him to the top of the World Cup moguls standings. 1:49

Sweden’s Walter Wallberg was second (82.66) and Japan’s Ikuma Horishima took bronze (78.78) in a repeat of Friday’s finish order.

Brenden Kelly of Pemberton, B.C., was 10th.

COVID-19 protocols in the province of Quebec prevented fans from attending the event.

WATCH l Kingsbury tops podium on Friday:

Kingsbury tops moguls podium at Tremblant

Canadian mogul great Mikael Kingsbury’s score of 86.24 was enough to win the world cup event at Mont Tremblant. 1:37

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