Canada's Mikaël Kingsbury Aims for Olympic Mogul Skiing Glory

The most decorated freestyle skier of all time prepares for his potential final Olympic Games.

Published on Feb. 9, 2026

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Mikaël Kingsbury, a legend of moguls skiing, is obsessed with his craft and driven to be the best. At 33 years old, the Canadian athlete is set to compete at what could be his fourth and final Olympic Games in Milan Cortina 2026. Kingsbury has an impressive resume, including 29 Crystal Globes, 100 World Cup wins, 9 world championship titles, and an Olympic gold and two silver medals. As he prepares for his potential last Olympics, Kingsbury is focused on winning more medals, including in the newly introduced dual moguls competition.

Why it matters

Kingsbury's dominance in moguls skiing has cemented his legacy as one of the greatest freestyle skiers of all time, alongside American stars Mikaela Shiffrin and Lindsey Vonn. His success has had a profound impact on the sport in Canada, inspiring the next generation of moguls skiers from the province of Quebec, which has produced several Olympic champions in the discipline.

The details

Kingsbury was inspired to become a moguls skier after watching the 2002 Salt Lake City Olympics. He made his World Cup debut in 2010 and went on to win his first Olympic silver medal at the 2014 Sochi Games, where he was a friendly rival to fellow Canadian Alexandre Bilodeau, who defended his gold medal. Kingsbury has since dominated the sport, winning 29 Crystal Globes and 100 World Cup events.

  • Kingsbury made his World Cup debut in 2010.
  • He won his first Olympic silver medal at the 2014 Sochi Games.
  • Kingsbury will compete at what could be his fourth and final Olympic Games at the 2026 Milan Cortina Olympics.

The players

Mikaël Kingsbury

A legend of moguls skiing and the most decorated freestyle skier of all time, with 29 Crystal Globes, 100 World Cup wins, 9 world championship titles, and an Olympic gold and two silver medals.

Alexandre Bilodeau

A Canadian moguls skier who won gold at the 2010 and 2014 Olympics, and was a friendly rival to Kingsbury in the later years of his career.

Jean-Luc Brassard

A moguls skiing great from the province of Quebec, who won the Olympic gold medal in 1992 and set the stage for the province's dominance in the sport.

Peter Judge

The CEO of Freestyle Ski Canada, who has witnessed Kingsbury's profound impact on the sport in the country.

Julie Thibaudeau

Kingsbury's mother, who has seen the joy and pride in her son's face as he has won Olympic medals over the years.

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What they’re saying

“It's in a positive, healthy way. He is just so driven to be the best and not at the expense of anybody else, but really just focused on himself.”

— Peter Judge, Freestyle Ski Canada CEO (wtaj.com)

“When he wins, he has the same smile as when he won his first medal when he was young, it's the same thing, but it's just at another level.”

— Julie Thibaudeau, Kingsbury's mother (wtaj.com)

“There was never frustration with us, but definitely a rivalry in the last few years of my career. We knew if both of us pulled out a good run, nobody else in the world could touch us.”

— Alexandre Bilodeau, Retired Canadian moguls skier (wtaj.com)

What’s next

Kingsbury will compete in the individual moguls event and the newly introduced dual moguls competition at the 2026 Milan Cortina Olympics, where he will aim to add to his impressive medal collection before potentially retiring from the sport.

The takeaway

Mikaël Kingsbury's dominance in moguls skiing has cemented his legacy as one of the greatest freestyle skiers of all time, inspiring the next generation of athletes from the province of Quebec, which has produced several Olympic champions in the discipline. As he prepares for his potential final Olympics, Kingsbury's relentless pursuit of excellence and his passion for the sport serve as a testament to the power of dedication and drive in achieving greatness.