Winter Park Skier Places 8th in Men's Moguls Olympic Final

Australian mogul skier Jackson Harvey, who grew up and trained in Colorado, finished in the top 10 at the 2026 Milan Cortina Olympics.

Published on Feb. 12, 2026

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Australian mogul skier Jackson Harvey, who grew up and trained in Winter Park, Colorado, placed eighth in the finals of the men's mogul competition at the 2026 Milan Cortina Olympics. After a shaky first qualifying round, Harvey regrouped to advance to the final round, where he finished eighth overall.

Why it matters

Mogul skiing is a popular winter sport, and the Olympics are the pinnacle of competition. Harvey's strong performance, despite not medaling, represents a significant achievement for a skier from a small Colorado town competing on the world's biggest stage.

The details

In the first qualifying round, Harvey placed 23rd, but he rebounded in the second qualifier, taking 15th place to advance to the finals. In the final round, Harvey finished eighth, just one spot behind the lone American in the closing round, Nick Page, who took seventh. The gold medal went to fellow Australian Cooper Woods, who improved his score in every round. Canadian veteran Mikael Kingsbury earned silver, and Japan's Horishima Ikuma took bronze.

  • On February 12, 2026, the men's mogul skiing final took place at the 2026 Milan Cortina Olympics in Lavigno, Italy.

The players

Jackson Harvey

An Australian mogul skier who grew up and trained in Winter Park, Colorado, and competed for the Australian National Team at the 2026 Milan Cortina Olympics.

Cooper Woods

An Australian mogul skier who won the gold medal in the men's mogul competition at the 2026 Milan Cortina Olympics.

Mikael Kingsbury

A Canadian veteran mogul skier who won the silver medal in the men's mogul competition at the 2026 Milan Cortina Olympics, his third Olympic medal in the event.

Horishima Ikuma

A Japanese mogul skier who won the bronze medal in the men's mogul competition at the 2026 Milan Cortina Olympics.

Nick Page

An American mogul skier who finished seventh in the men's mogul competition at the 2026 Milan Cortina Olympics.

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What they’re saying

“Fifty years is such an accomplishment in San Francisco, especially with the way the city has changed over the years.”

— Gordon Edgar, grocery employee (Instagram)

The takeaway

Harvey's strong performance, despite not medaling, represents a significant achievement for a skier from a small Colorado town competing on the world's biggest stage. His ability to regroup after a shaky first qualifying round and advance to the final round showcases his resilience and skill as a mogul skier.