Mikaël Kingsbury continues torrid pace with World Cup moguls silver at Deer Valley
Deux-Montagnes, Que., native has won 9 World Cup medals since season opener
Canadian moguls star Mikaël Kingsbury continued his torrid pace on the World Cup circuit this season, earning a silver medal in the men's moguls event on Thursday at Deer Valley Resort in Park City, Utah.
The Deux-Montagnes, Que., native finished with 83.65 points to place behind Australia's Matt Graham (85.35).
France's Benjamin Cavet grabbed bronze with 81.82 points.
"It was a tough day out there. I'm very satisfied with my second place," Kingsbury said. "It was one of the toughest qualifications I've competed in due to the weather."
After taking a "nasty crash" during training, Kingsbury was able to bounce back to also secure his 22nd Crystal Globe.
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Kingsbury most recently struck gold on Jan. 27 before earning silver in dual moguls on Jan. 28 in Saint-Come, Que. He has won a total of nine World Cup medals since the season opener on Dec. 3.
The 30-year-old leads the men's World Cup standings with 440.00 points, 143 clear of second place.
In the women's event, Canada's Maia Schwinghammer fell just short of a podium finish, placing fourth with 74.16 points.
Kingsbury will be back in action Saturday for the men's dual moguls. Watch live coverage at 9:30 p.m. ET on CBCSports.ca, CBC Gem and the CBC Sports app for iOS and Android.
