NSWIS two-time Olympic medallist Matt Graham has won the first World Cup moguls event since the Milano–Cortina Olympic Winter Games, claiming gold at the Japanese resort of Nanto‑Toyama for the sixth World Cup victory of his career.
 
In warm, soft snow conditions with rain falling, Graham qualified for the finals in fourth place with a score of 73.79. He improved in the opening finals round, posting 75.52 points to finish fifth and secure a place in the top-six super final.
 
Graham delivered his strongest run of the day in the super final, posting the highest score of the competition with 78.42 points to take victory. He finished ahead of American Landon Wendler by 0.21 points, with Japan’s Ikuma Horishima claiming bronze on 75.63 points.
 
The win moves Graham to 345 points on the World Cup standings, closing the gap to only 11 points behind Horishima with one single moguls event remaining. The final competition of the discipline will take place in Azerbaijan on March 14.
 
Fellow NSWIS skier and dual Olympic gold medallist Jakara Anthony also competed in the event, qualifying for the finals in second place. However, a mistake on the bottom jump in the finals saw her finish in 13th position.
 
Anthony remains at the top of the women’s World Cup standings on 360 points, tied with American Olivia Giaccio, who claimed victory..
 
Milano–Cortina Olympic Champion Cooper Woods is not competing in the final two World Cup events, in line with his plan to return home after the Olympic Games.
 
“It was really just a battle against ourselves and the mountain today, it was challenging and obviously with the weather, the snow was really soft and slushy, so it made it unpredictable and catchy,” said the 31-year-old Graham from the NSW Central Coast.
 
“I got a little caught up in my landing in the first round of finals, and I was thankful to get through and have another chance. I knew what I had to do, just needed to tidy everything up and land my jumps well, and happy with the way I did that.
 
“I am happy to be fighting for the World Cup title with Ikuma, he is such a great skier, and everybody knows how good he is, it’s a privilege to be up there fighting with him.”
 
A dual mogul event also took place in Japan, with Anthony the highest placed Australia making it through to the quarter-final stage finishing in eighth place and Matt Graham finishing 14th.
 
In the overall mogul standings, which incorporates both mogul and dual mogul events, both Anthony and Graham are ranked second in the world.
 
The World Cup final will decide the final Crystal Globe winners, and is currently scheduled to take place in Shahdag, Azerbaijan, with moguls on the March 14 and dual moguls on March 15.

Matt Graham has won a bronze medal as part of the ‘dad podium’ in Men’s Dual Moguls. 

It is Australia’s fifth medal in four days at Milano Cortina 2026 and the third Australian Moguls medal. 

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In a day where there were a lot of crashes on course, Graham was consistent throughout the five rounds of racing, narrowly missing a spot in the Big Final after falling to Ikuma Horishima (Japan) in the semifinal 21-14. He defeated Japan’s Takuya Shimakawa in the bronze medal showdown 20-15 to collect his second Olympic medal, having won silver at PyeongChang 2018.

Horishima went on to take silver with moguls legend Mikael Kingsbury winning Canada’s first gold medal of the Games.

The trio have been competing against each other for years and were proud to share the ultimate ‘dad podium’, with all three eager to show their kids their medals in some of the most heartwarming scenes of the Games. 

“At the end of the day, I knew what was at stake before that last run because Mikael and Ikuma had already locked in their podium spots and me, being the third dad, I needed to execute to make sure we could fulfil that dream of having a ‘dad podium’,” Graham said.

“I was really happy with the way I skied and I knew when I crossed the line I was happy with the run and knew it would be hard to beat. When I saw the score come up, I was very relieved, a little bit shocked and also very satisfied.”

“It was just great to bounce back from the other day. It was a little bittersweet finishing fifth [in singles] and knowing that I could have done more, but today, the sun is shining, the course is skiing really well, I was just really happy to be able to just repeat run after run.”

Moguls is Australia’s most successful Winter Olympic sport with medals at five of the last six Games, with an incredible tally of four gold medals, two silver and Graham’s bronze.

The 31-year-old said it was especially significant to stand on the Olympic podium with his family watching on.

“It was so special at the end when I was about to step on the podium and I could see [wife] Jess and [daughter] Ada, my mum, dad and brother, and that made me tear up a little bit and it was a very emotional moment.”

It was a great showing for Australia with Moguls gold medallist Cooper Woods (13th), Jackson Harvey (11th) and George Murphy  (16th) joining Graham in the 1/8 final, meaning the Australians made up one quarter of the field.

Only Graham progressed into the quarterfinal and he continued to look strong all the way to the podium. He kept his form tight and clean as he showed some of the best turns in the field, particularly in his final run. Graham ripped the middle section, cleaned up his airs and the judges rewarded him with the bronze medal.

Winning his second Olympic medal exactly 20-years to the day since his mentor Dale Begg-Smith won gold in 2006, Graham attributed Australia’s Milano Cortina Moguls success to those that came before him, and the Team culture they’ve created.

“We have such a strong team and obviously the last few days have really shown how good we are – two gold and a bronze medal is pretty crazy in one small, little discipline of mogul skiing,” he said.

“I think it goes back to all the people of the past who started this sport in our country from the 90s.

“Then in the thousands, we had Dale Begg-Smith show us what's possible – winning the gold and a silver medal.

“And then, the likes of myself and Britt Cox in those early 2010s. Being able to get on World Cup podiums, and when I earned my silver in PyeongChang, I guess it sort of showed the likes of Jakara and Cooper that it is possible for an Australian-born to be really successful in this sport.

“And now, we've got such a good program behind us, and I’m just really proud of the whole team – from all the staff and all the athletes.”

While he couldn’t duplicate his gold medal performance from earlier in the week, Cooper Woods said he was thrilled to watch his teammate succeed.

“He’s the captain and the leader of our Team because he works the hardest and he deserves it more than anyone else,” Woods said.

“You know, if you’re not winning, you want your teammate to win.

“It’s been an incredible few days for our team.”

In a format where the skier only has to worry about the one opponent next to them – rather than the entire field – skiers were pulling out huge tricks and incredible speeds, resulting in a lot of crashes on the icy course.

“I was a little out of time the whole way. I got spat around in the course and chewed up and it almost spat me back out… I’m disappointed, but I still walk away with my head really high after the other day,” Woods said of his 1/8 final run.

Harvey defeated Goshin Fujiki (JPN) in his first dual 19-16, before Sweden’s Walter Wallberg ended his run in the round of 16 after a bumpy ride on the infamous blue course.

“I’m frustrated with the last one, only because I didn’t put down the run that I knew I could." Harvey said.

“I wanted to put down a run where I would showcase the technical skiing that I know I’m capable of, and I got a little caught up – that blue line is tough today.

“But it’s been a great week, I’m stoked to be in the top-16 and a lot to take away, so feeling happy.”

Olympic rookie Murphy had a fantastic opening dual, defeating Benjamin Cavet of France in the round of 32, which Murphy said was a highlight of his competition.

“I was happy with my first run, to take down Ben – he’s a real vet and top-five in the world – so that was huge,” he said.

“For my Games experience, I’ve just been enjoying it, sucking it in. It’s my first Games, so I can’t really expect too much, but I’ve really enjoyed it.

“To see Cooper and Jak win those medal, I mean, that’s history for Australia!”

​It’s a rare sight in elite sport to see an entire podium made up of athletes celebrating with their young children, but that’s exactly what unfolded in the Men’s Dual Moguls at Milano Cortina 2026. 

In some of the most heartwarming scenes of the Games, medallists Mikaël Kingsbury (CAN, gold), Horishima Ikuma (JPN, silver) and Australia’s Matt Graham (bronze) all jumped off the podium to embrace their partners and young children waiting at the finish zone. 

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It marks the third time the trio of fathers have shared a podium, repeating the exact order from the Engadin World Championships and the Almaty World Cup, both in March 2025. 

Four-time Olympian Graham said the group had joked about trying to recreate the moment at the Games. 

“Last year we hit it at a World Cup and we hit it at the World Championships and we sort of joked that it was possible,” Graham said. 

“But you’ve got so many other guys on tour who want the same thing, so it's very hard to do and very satisfying that we could achieve that. 

“We're doing it not for ourselves anymore, but for our families. It's really special to share that moment with two fellow dads, but also two very good friends.” 

The NSW Institute of Sport athlete acknowledged that none of his recent success would be possible without the incredible support of his family. Especially his wife, Jess, who often holds down the fort at home, but made the trip over to Livigno for the Games, with daughter, Ada. 

“We know the challenges and what it’s like to be a parent, especially in those early months and years of parenthood, but we know it’s the mothers who are the ones doing a lot of the hard work most of the time,” he said. 

“I’m really proud of my wife Jess and the way she’s carried our team over the last 18 months and had to deal with very challenging times and sleepless nights while I galivant around the world and ski moguls for the fun of it. 

“It was so special at the end when I was about to step on the podium and I could see Jess and Ada, my mum, dad and brother, and that made me tear up a little bit and it was a very emotional moment. 

“We know that while our kids probably won’t remember this moment, at some point, we’re going to look back at the videos and photos and realise how special this was.” 

Duals Moguls Olympic Champion Kingsbury agreed that becoming a parent has reshaped the thinking around his career. 

“[Matt and Ikuma] are two great humans and two amazing dads and it’s quite fun to share moments with them,” Kingsbury said. 

“Instead of talking about skiing, we talk about our kids that are almost all the same age. 

“It’s very special because we know what we went through in the last two years, you know some days are harder being a dad, but they give you strength.” 

Similarly, while Horishima was cheering for his Japanese teammate Shimakawa Takuya who was up against Graham in the small final, he said he was proud to be part of a moment that could help redefine what’s possible in mogul skiing. 

“I was quite happy that Matt won bronze, even though I was obviously cheering for the other Japanese athlete,” Horishima said. "Matt shared dad power and that made me very happy.  

"Mikael and I competed against each other in the big final, so it was one dad versus another. Obviously, competition and family are different. But in this moguls world, getting on the podium and having a family, this fact might change the image of moguls and change the sport of moguls itself." 

Graham noted that it wasn’t long ago that athletes continuing into their late twenties and thirties was unusual but evolving high-performance systems have shifted expectations to help keep top athletes involved in sport for longer. 

“Ten years ago, we probably wouldn't have ever thought it was possible, we probably didn't even think we're going to still be here – Mik’s 33 and I’m 31,” he said. 

“When I was young, no one really lasted that long in the sport so it's pretty cool to still be here and at the top of our games. 

“Scotty James in the halfpipe is also showing that – he’s getting better and he's the same age as me and he's a fellow father. 

“We've sort of been led by the likes of Roger Federer, Novak Djokovic, Kelly Slater – all these guys who are just pushing themselves. The way sport science and recovery and all that works these days, it's allowed a lot of athletes to continue on.” 

As the ‘veteran’ of the Australian Moguls Team, Graham said he’s enjoyed taking on more of a leadership role this Olympic cycle. 

“I’ve tried to lead by example and push them all as much as I could. 

“They don’t like losing to a 31-year-old dad, that’s for sure, but I try to keep them behind me as much as I can, to keep the fire in them and they’re doing really well, there’s going to be a bright future for moguls in Australia. 

“And if I keep going, or if I don’t, we’ve got plenty of leaders in the team with the likes of Cooper and Jakara who are going to keep us going.” 

​Australian Flag Bearer Jakara Anthony has won gold in the newest Olympic event, Women’s Dual Moguls. 

This adds to her moguls victory from Beijing 2022, making her the only Australian Winter Olympian to win two gold medals.  

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Anthony’s win takes Australia’s Milano Cortina medal tally to three gold medals and a silver medal – the most successful in history.  

“My first Olympic gold medal in Beijing was mind-blowing; this is mind-blowing as well,” Anthony said. 

“To have my friends and family here for it, to be the first ever dual moguls gold medal at the Olympics, to be the first Australian to have two gold medals, and to have been able to overcome the adversity of the other day and bounce back and put down that performance, this one is special for a whole lot of other reasons.” 

Anthony powered through the five rounds of head-to-head judged racing, keeping it clean and consistent throughout.  

From her opening run against Malica Malherbe (RSA) it was clear the 27-year-old had fire in the belly and she was ready to chase that gold medal – a redemption run after the moguls did not go to plan just three days ago.  

Straight from the start Anthony was clean and tidy in her skiing with great tricks executed well in snowy conditions.  

She maintained her composure throughout every round including a semi-final win over American Elizabeth Lemley, the Women's Moguls gold medallist from three days ago.  

Lining up against American Jaelin Kauf (USA) in the final, Anthony triumphed over one of the best mogul skiers in the world. She beat her across the line and after a long wait for the judges, outscored the Women’s Moguls silver medallist 20-15.  

Anthony said she shed a few tears and had a lot of conversations with her coaching team following her eighth-place result in the moguls, but then turned her focus to the duals event and how to give herself the best chance for success. 

“You know, to be honest, I was doubting myself a bit this morning after what happened the other day and this was only my second duals event in about two-and-a-half years,” she explained. 

“There were just a lot of unknowns – also first duals event at the Olympics – we didn't really know how certain things were going to go, but I feel like I built really well throughout the day, and I have so many people believing in me, helping me get that belief in myself. 

“I think by the end I was just pretty sure I was going to give it my best shot and put down some runs that we were proud of.”  

Anthony said it was “wild” to contribute to Australia’s best-ever Winter Olympic Games. 

“It’s so wild and to have taken home two gold medals in moguls, with Cooper Woods, and the boys still have another chance tomorrow in the Dual Moguls. We've got Josie Baff over in border cross, we had Scotty James last night in the halfpipe. 

“Like we were saying in the lead up, this is probably our best team yet and we were expecting big thing these Games, and I think the whole team has delivered across the board.” 

​Fellow Australians Emma Bosco and Charlotte Wilson went head-to-head in the opening 1/16 final, with Bosco progressing to the 1/8 final, where she was knocked out by Kauf, the eventual silver medallist. 

Wilson said it was a shame to face off against her friend and teammate in the first round, but the Aussie pair made history. 

“You never really want friendly fire, especially not that early on, but to get to ski the first ever Dual Olympic Moguls, and to do it with my best friend, is also pretty epic,” Wilson said. 

“Nobody can ever take that away from us, we were the first to ever do it, so that’s pretty exciting." 

While she was disappointed to not push deeper into the rounds, Wilson said she is taking a lot of positives from her debut Games experience. 

“Obviously today is a bit of a bummer, but I think being my first Games, I have a lot of positives to take out of it. 

“I am grateful to experience the ups and downs of an Olympic Games and hopefully four years from now, all of that is a little less surprising and I can hopefully go for a medal.” 

Olympic debutant Bosco also said she was incredibly proud of her debut Games and her teams’ success. 

“It’s been a massive 10 days here but super stoked with how I skied and excited for what my team has done as well. 

“Jakara leads out team fearlessly, so it’s awesome to have her around.” 

The Australian Men's Moguls Team will contest the Dual Moguls event on Sunday 15 February.

Mogul skier Cooper Woods has become Australia’s seventh Winter Olympic gold medallist.

The 25-year-old who had only once been on the moguls World Cup podium delivered a masterclass to come through today’s qualifiers and top the Olympic podium.  

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“It’s something you dream of day in day out as a kid - through the hard days, through the good days. It’s an absolute journey,” Woods said.  

Woods dominated all day, topping Qualification 2 (80.46) before laying down a score of 83.60 to top the first final. That meant he was the final skier in the super final – for the first time in his career.  

“I kept telling my coach up there: I’ve got nothing to lose. Let's get stuck into it! 

“There's something when there's so much pressure, where you can just kind of let it all go and just kind of embrace it.” 

With all the pressure on, Woods produced an even better score of 83.71 to take the gold. Australian Team flag bearer and 2018 silver medallist 
Matt Graham
  (fifth) was the first to celebrate, lifting his teammate up high on his shoulders. 

“I've struggled with a lot of self-belief. I've had such a good year of training but not competing, and what a time to get it dialled and sorted, when the pressure is at its max,” Woods said. 

He finished with the same score as legendary Canadian Mikael Kingsbury, but Woods had the cleaner turns (48.4 to 47.7) to edge Kingsbury for gold. Another all-time great, Japan's Akuma Horishima rounded out the podium. 

Graham’s score of 80.88 put him in fifth. 
Jackson Harvey
 also reached the super final and finished in eighth with a score of 74.93. In the earlier qualification, 
George Murphy
 placed 29th. 

“It's not just my medal, it's a lot of other people's medal... My family, teammates, friends, staff. It's been an absolute journey,” the Cooper said.  

“To be skiing not just for myself, but for a lot of other people, brings a lot of pride.” 

Woods wins Australia’s 20th Winter Olympic medal and is our 18th Winter Olympic medallist. 

"Today was magic," Australian Winter Olympic Team Chef de Mission Alisa Camplin said.  

"It was just so special to watch. Cooper did three perfect runs - the judges were all about perfection and he was flawless in all three runs. I can't tell you how hard it is to be that consistent.  

"He's never been in the last position to go, let alone at the Olympic Games with the weight of the world - and he delivered the best possible result. 

"Cooper's always been a man that rises for the occasion. We saw him do that in Beijing 2022... and then he did it again.  

"There wasn't another man in the field that was flawless. Some people had a couple of harder jumps, but nobody else was flawless. Hats off to Cooper Woods." 

Four-time Olympian Graham said he was incredibly proud of his teammate, who he has been training alongside since Woods was 15. 

“To be up there, the last man standing, I just told him at the top that this is a privilege, make the most of it, turn by turn and just stay in the moment,” Graham said. 

“He did that to the best of his ability and he’s standing up there alongside two of the greatest mogul skiers of all time, and he’s on the top step. 

“I’m stoked for him – it's a win for our team, a win for the Australian Olympic Team, and a win for Australia.” 

Coming into the super final ranked third, Graham said he was proud of his own performance, but two small mistakes prevented him from joining Woods on the podium. 

“I made a little mistake on both landings which was unfortunate. If I had landed both those jumps, I believe I had enough to be in there with him and be competitive with those guys. 

“It was unfortunate, but I'm proud of myself – I went for it, skied really fast, did the two hardest tricks in the comp. Then to see my family, my daughter, at the finish was really special.” 

For Olympic debutant Jackson, it was his first ever time in a super final. 

“It’s still settling in, but I’m really proud of how I handled the day,” the 23-year-old said. “The last run got away from me a little bit, but in high pressure moments, that happens sometimes and I’m not going to beat myself up for it 

“I’m so proud of Coops and Matt, and George – the Aussies put on a damn good show!” 

The Australian Men’s Mogul Team will return for the Dual Moguls competition on Sunday 15 February. 

They say you can never predict an Olympic Final, and that sentiment rang true in the Women’s Moguls – an event that delivered both heartbreak and breakthrough moments for Australia.

Olympic debutant Charlotte Wilson shone on the sport’s biggest stage with a sixth place finish, while defending champion Jakara Anthony placed eighth. 

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Coming in as the top qualifier, Anthony put down a clinical first run in finals, scoring 83.96 and again grabbed the top spot for the Super Final. 

As the last skier down the course, the 27yearold opened strongly with a clean top air before uncharacteristically skiing out of the middle section. Though she recovered quickly and completed her run, she scored 60.81 to place eighth. 

Olympic debutant Wilson rebounded from her own mistake in qualifying on Tuesday with confidence and composure, delivering three outstanding runs on Wednesday. 

The 20-year-old topped the second qualification round with a 77.79 to secure her place in the finals, then improved again with a 78.38 in Final 1 to advance in fifth. Her final run, a 75.17, sealed an impressive sixth place on Olympic debut. 

“It’s pretty exciting, it’s definitely not what I anticipated when I came out this morning, but it just got better and better,” 20-year-old Wilson said. 

“I was focusing more on the skiing than the atmosphere and the outcome, and that really works for me and it paid off today. 

“This was my first Super Final this season… so I just wanted to take in as much as I could, but I’m definitely pretty excited to get sixth place.” 

The Livigno Aerials and Moguls Park was awash with green and gold fans, which Wilson said worked to her advantage on day two. 

“It was pretty amazing. I took it as a positive thing today and definitely tried to build from it, knowing that all these people are here because they’re proud of me and want to see me ski – not because they want to see me win a medal, but because they’re proud of me.” 

For Anthony, the Super Final was a tough end to an otherwise worldclass display of skiing through the earlier rounds. 

“I’m bummed obviously,” she said. “I’m really proud of the skiing I was able to do on the course, I was skiing and jumping at such a high level and with good speed. 

“I think I had what it took to take that top step – I showed that on the first couple of rounds – but didn’t put it down on the last when it counted.” 

A self-described perfectionist, the three-time Olympian said she will review the footage before turning her focus to the next opportunity.  

“It’s nice we’ve got the Dual Moguls – it’s not four years to wait until the next opportunity, it’s only three days, so definitely looking forward to that,” she said. 

“I’m still really happy with my process and how I went about this competition, and I still really think I had what it took. I’ll be going into Dual Moguls making a few adjustments because that sport is a little different – a bit more speed dependant – but we’ll shift the focus and learn what we can.” 

Wilson was also quick to rally around her teammate after the final. 

“I gave her a hug and told her I was proud of her,” Wilson said.  

“I’m super bummed for her. As a team we win together and we lose together and another three days and she’ll be back at it fighting for another gold. 

“I’m proud of her. Our Team and our country is proud of her, no matter what,” Wilson said. 

The women’s podium was an American one-two, with 20-year-old Elizabeth Lemley winning gold (82.30) ahead of her compatriot Jaelin Kauf (80.77), who won a second Olympic silver in this event. PyeongChang 2018 gold medallist, France's Perrine Laffont (78.00), claimed the bronze.  

The Australian Women’s Moguls Team will return to the Livigno Aerial and Moguls Park for Dual Moguls on Saturday 14 February, when the head-to-head format makes its Olympic debut. 

First, the Australian Men’s Moguls Team take centre stage on Thursday 12 February, with Cooper Woods, George Murphy and Jackson Harvey aiming for top10 finishes in Qualification 2 to join Matt Graham in the 20skier final.​​

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IMAGE BOTTOM - Jakara Anthony in the bumps 

​Defending Olympic Champion Jakara Anthony has confidently opened her Milano Cortina 2026 campaign with a dominant run in the women’s moguls, scoring 81.65 as the top qualifier. 

The 27-year-old joins fellow Opening Ceremony Flag Bearer Matt Graham as the two Australians to bypass the next qualification round, and advance straight through to finals.

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Anthony said her opening run reflected what she and her team planned for Day 1. 

“My run felt like what I needed to put down for qualifications, it felt pretty tidy, it’s what we came out here to do today,” she said. 

Heading into Milano Cortina as the reigning Olympic Champion, Anthony said she is embracing the unique opportunity but remains focused on her process. 

“It’s definitely a bit different coming in as defending Champion, but also a really cool opportunity,” said Anthony. “Only one person gets that chance every four years and pretty cool that it's me this time around. 

“My approach for the competition doesn't change because of that. You know, I'm still out there just trying to hit the cues in the run that I know I need to and put down the run that I'm capable of. 

“Me and my team, we've done everything to put me in the position to do that and now it's just time to go execute and it's going to be what it's going to be.” 

Fellow Aussie Emma Bosco put down a strong performance to place 17th (66.58) after Qualification 1. 

Charlotte Wilson, after mistiming a mogul in the middle section and briefly pulling off the course, recovered to complete her run and sits 28th (49.95). 

Both Bosco and Wilson will have another opportunity to qualify on Wednesday, with the top 10 from Qualification 2 joining Anthony in the 20-skier final. 

Bosco, 23, said it was incredible to make her Olympic debut in front of her family. 

“It means a lot to me; 18 months ago this was looking very unlikely for me – I hadn’t even skied a World Cup before,” Bosco said. 

“The last year has been quite a whirlwind and I’m happy to lay it down in front of the people I love. I think they were some of my best jumps all season. 

“I think you can see [the crowd] as pressure, or you can see it as something that boosts you. I was thinking at the top that no matter what I do, at the bottom I’ll get to see my family, so that’s pretty cool.” 

Bosco said that she took her cue from Anthony heading into her debut. 

“I’ve been training alongside Jakara since I was 15, so a lot of what I do in my day-to-day I’ve taken from her, so now to be at the Olympics with her is really special.” 

While Wilson was disappointed she couldn’t replicate the runs she performed in training, she said she’s turning her attention to her second qualification attempt on Wednesday. 

“It’s nice to get a run out of the way and tick that box, and now I can focus on doing the run that I did in training that I know I can put down,” Wilson said. 

“I’ll rest, reset and go over that run, but also look at all the good training runs I’ve done over the past few days and take those points into tomorrow and hopefully learn and put down a good run.” 

Bosco and Wilson will line up for Qualification 2 at 9pm AEDT on Wednesday 11 February. The top 10 from Qualification 2 will join Anthony in the Finals from 12:15am AEDT on Thursday morning. 

The Aussie Men’s Moguls quartet have launched their Milano Cortina 2026 campaigns in Livigno, with PyeongChang 2018 silver medallist Matt Graham securing an automatic place in the 20-skier final. 

While not fully satisfied with his run, the four-time Olympian’s experience shone through as he posted 75.77 to qualify in 10th and lock in his finals berth. 

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“It was not my best… I just got a little out of time and out of rhythm in the middle section and then a little bit hung up on the last turn into the bottom air, so not my finest but a lot of room to improve,” the Aussie Flag Bearer said. 

Cooper Woods (15th), Jackson Harvey (23th) and George Murphy (26th) will all have another opportunity to qualify on Thursday. The top 10 athletes from Qualification 2 will join the top 10 from today’s Qualification 1 to complete the 20-skier final, before the field narrows to the top eight for the Super Final. 

For 23-year-old Olympic debutant Jackson Harvey, the day marked a major personal milestone. 

“It’s good to get that one out of the way, I was pretty nervous up at the start but it feels really good to be able to call myself an Olympian, finally,” he said. 

“I was a little shakier than usual, but I think that’s just the nature of big events like this. At the very least, I learnt something, gained some experience – you either win or you learn – so onto the next one. 

“I’ve got a day to rest tomorrow and have another crack.” 

Harvey fought his way back from missing the entire 2023/24 season after a serious knee injury that kept him off snow for 14 months, making his debut even more meaningful. 

“It means a lot, it’s been a journey and something I’ve dreamed of for a long time. The tough times and tribulation just makes it all the more sweeter. 

“It took a bit of grit to get through and to stay motivated, but I never wavered in my wanting to get back. 
​
“[Competing today] is the proudest moment of my life so far.” 

​IMAGE - Matt Graham launching off the bottom air
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​Defending Olympic Champion Jakara Anthony and four-time Olympian Matt Graham have been selected as the Australian Flag Bearers for the Milano Cortina 2026 Opening Ceremony.
 
The 2022 gold medallist Jakara Anthony and 2018 silver medallist Matt Graham were named by Australian Winter Olympic Team Chef de Mission Alisa Camplin AM OLY at a Ceremony in Italy today.

Article courtesy olympics.com.au
 
Today Australia’s 16th and 17th Winter Olympic Team Flag Bearers are announced.  This is the ultimate recognition for athletes that exhibit the Australian characteristics of courage, perseverance and leadership.
 
For Jakara Anthony, who hails from Barwon Heads in Victoria, she enters her third Games ranked world number one. To carry the flag for the Opening Ceremony adds to an already historic season where she has now won more World Cup gold medals than any other Australian (26 in total).
 
“It's probably one of the biggest honours you can receive as an Olympic athlete. I'm still lost for words over it.
 
“Thinking back to growing up and seeing all the Flag Bearers that we've had for Australia, Summer and Winter, and to now get to stand alongside them and have that honour, it’s pretty mind-blowing.
 
“It's really special to share it with Matt, I've always looked up to him, he's four years ahead of me. I’ve seen a lot of milestones of Matt's career. I saw him win silver in PyeongChang 2018 and get his first Crystal Globe and I've been able to share the top step of the podium with him a couple of times and now we get to share this one, so we're really racking up the milestones together,” 27-year-old Anthony said.
 
Matt Graham won a silver in the Moguls at PyeongChang 2018. The ultimate Team man, he is recognised for the years of sustained excellence, competing and succeeding at the highest level of his sport.
 
“Representing Australia at an Olympic Games is an honour in itself and to now have the privilege to lead out, on paper, what's probably the best Team in the history of Australian Winter Olympics is very special.
 
“To do it alongside my teammate Jakara, we’ve had a lot of special memories together and this is another one for the books.” 31-year-old Graham said.
 
Announced at an official ceremony in the Northern Italian town of Livigno - home to Freestyle Skiing and Snowboard events during the Games - Anthony and Graham were popular and well-credentialled choices.
 
“I am thrilled to name Jakara Anthony and Matt Graham as our 2026 Australian Winter Olympic Team Flag Bearers,” Australian Winter Olympic Team Chef de Mission Alisa Camplin AM OLY said. 
 
“Jakara Anthony is the epitome of poise and excellence. Her measured yet dogged pursuit of perfection has set her apart from her competitors for an entire Olympiad. There are athletes in our Team who saw Jakara win gold in Beijing, and it sparked their Olympic dreams- and there will be many more. Jakara is in a league of her own. Role model, Olympic Champion and a young Australian who sets her sights on something and doesn't give up. I am so proud to name her Flag Bearer.
 
“Matt is a long-term leader in this Team and competes with sheer grit and sportsmanly grace. He has done it all - the hungry debutant in Sochi, the silver medallist in PyeongChang and an injury comeback for Beijing - on paper that's more than enough to become Flag Bearer. But what I love about Matt, is how he always lifts the Team and carries the Aussie spirit when he competes. He deservedly carries the Australian flag into the Milano Cortina Opening Ceremony.”
 
Milano Cortina is pioneering a new widespread Opening Ceremony, taking place in different locations on February 6 (local time).
 
San Siro Stadium in Milan is the focal point, with celebrations also taking place in Livigno - where Anthony and Graham will carry the flag - as well as Predazzo and Cortina, where delegations will parade in the areas of their respective competitions.
 
Camplin also invited four and five-time Olympians to march at the front of Australia’s delegations.
 
For the first time, two Cauldrons will be lit simultaneously - in Milano and Cortina.
 
The Milano Cortina Olympic Winter Games start on February 6. Australians are expected to compete every day of the Games.