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Jakara Anthony Wins Olympic Debut of Dual Moguls, Becomes Australia’s First Two-Time Winter Gold Medallist

She prevailed in heavy snow under a format that values technique far more than time.

Overview

  • Anthony defeated American Jaelin Kauf in the big final by a judges’ score of 20–15 after edging her to the line.
  • Elizabeth Lemley earned bronze over France’s Perrine Laffont in the small final despite a slower run, with time worth about 20% of scoring.
  • Dual moguls made its Olympic debut in Livigno as a head-to-head, single-elimination event emphasizing turns and jumps.
  • Heavy snowfall during the finals reduced visibility and added unpredictability to the runs.
  • Australia’s MilanCortina medal tally rose to three golds and one silver, marking its best Winter Olympics to date.