Jakara Anthony, Australia’s defending Olympic moguls champion, competed prominently at the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics in Livigno, Italy. Despite topping women’s moguls qualifications and finishing eighth in the final, she eyes redemption in the debut women’s dual moguls event today.
Event Background
The Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics, running from February 6 to 22, feature freestyle skiing at Livigno Aerials & Moguls Park. Moguls tests skiers on speed, turns, and aerial tricks down a bumpy course, while dual moguls pits head-to-head in knockout brackets.
Jakara Anthony, world number one, entered as favorite after Beijing 2022 gold. Dual moguls debuts for women, adding excitement with direct confrontations.
Venue Details
Livigno Aerials & Moguls Park hosts all moguls events on a 250-meter course with 25-30 bumps. High altitude ensures optimal snow, with temperatures around minus 5 degrees Celsius during competitions.
All times are in Italian Standard Time (CET), three-and-a-half hours behind Australian Eastern Daylight Time.
Women’s Moguls Full Timetable
Qualification spanned two days, with top 20 advancing to finals.
Qualification Round 1: February 10, 14:15 – 15:10 CET. Anthony posted 81.65 points to lead qualifiers.
Qualification Round 2: February 11, 11:00 – 11:35 CET. Final spots confirmed.
Final: February 11, 14:15 – 15:25 CET. Anthony placed eighth after a skid in the final run.
Jakara Anthony in Women’s Moguls
Anthony dominated quals but faltered in finals, missing title defense. She expressed disappointment on social media but shifted focus to dual moguls.
Her Beijing gold showcased flawless technique; Milano challenges included tougher competition from USA’s Jaelin Kauf.
| Session | Date | Time (CET) | Anthony Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Qualification 1 | Feb 10 | 14:15-15:10 | Top qualifier (81.65) |
| Qualification 2 | Feb 11 | 11:00-11:35 | Advanced |
| Final | Feb 11 | 14:15-15:25 | 8th place |
Women’s Dual Moguls Introduction
Debuting at Milano Cortina, women’s dual moguls features single-elimination from 1/16 finals. Skiers judged on turns (60%), speed (25%), and air (15%). Winners advance by aggregate scores across two runs if needed.
32 athletes qualify via rankings and quals. First Olympic inclusion boosts freestyle skiing’s appeal.
Women’s Dual Moguls Timetable
Entire event unfolds today, February 14, in rapid succession.
- 1/16 Finals: 10:30 – 10:55 CET
- 1/8 Finals: 11:00 – 11:15 CET
- Quarterfinals: 11:20 – 11:30 CET
- Semifinals: 11:35 – 11:45 CET
- Finals (Bronze & Gold): 11:46 – 12:00 CET
Qualifiers seeded by rankings; Anthony expected in later rounds.
| Round | Time (CET) | Duration | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1/16 Finals | 10:30-10:55 | 25 min | Head-to-head |
| 1/8 Finals | 11:00-11:15 | 15 min | Head-to-head |
| Quarterfinals | 11:20-11:30 | 10 min | Head-to-head |
| Semifinals | 11:35-11:45 | 10 min | Head-to-head |
| Finals | 11:46-12:00 | 14 min | Bronze/Gold |
Jakara Anthony’s Dual Moguls Prospects
Anthony confirmed participation post-moguls, calling it her “second medal chance.” As top-ranked, she enters seeded high, facing lesser seeds early.
Her strengths in turns and airs suit dual format. Rivals include Kauf and Canada’s sisters.
How Scoring Works
Judges score turns on fluidity, speed on gate times, airs on form and amplitude. Duals aggregate two runs if tied; faster skier wins ties.
Broader Freestyle Schedule Context
Moguls follow men’s events (Feb 10-12). Duals precede men’s (Feb 15). Aerials and halfpipe follow later.
| Date | Event | Time (CET) |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 10 | Men’s Moguls Qual 1 | 11:15-12:10 |
| Feb 11 | Women’s Moguls Final | 14:15-15:25 |
| Feb 12 | Men’s Moguls Final | 12:15-13:25 |
| Feb 14 | Women’s Dual Moguls | 10:30-12:00 |
| Feb 15 | Men’s Dual Moguls | 10:30-12:00 |
Viewing Guide for Australians
AEST times: Dual moguls starts 6:00 PM AEDT (1/16 finals). Broadcast on Channel 9, Stan Sport, 7plus. Olympics.com streams live.
Key Contenders Besides Anthony
USA’s Jaelin Kauf, moguls silver medalist, challenges strongly. Japan’s Miyabi Otsuka rising star. Canadians dominate historically.
| Athlete | Country | Strength | Recent Form |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jakara Anthony | AUS | Turns/Airs | Moguls 8th |
| Jaelin Kauf | USA | Speed | Moguls silver |
| Miyabi Otsuka | JPN | Overall | World Cup wins |
| Cassandra Sharpe | CAN | Consistency | Top qualifier |
Training and Preparation Insights
Anthony trained flawlessly pre-quals. High-altitude Livigno tested endurance. Post-moguls, quick recovery key for duals.
Historical Significance
Dual moguls adds sixth freestyle medal event. Women finally match men. Anthony could make history with double medal shot.
Weather and Conditions
Sunny forecast for Feb 14, soft snow ideal for airs. Course groomed nightly.
Fan Expectations
Anthony’s dual focus generates buzz Down Under. Victory would cap Australia’s strong freestyle showing.
Post-Event Outlook
Gold today cements legacy. Men’s duals tomorrow, aerials next week complete freestyle program.
Nirti Singh is a news writer and digital content contributor at KorakoSpecklePark, covering key stories and regional developments across New Zealand and Australia. Her work focuses on clear, fact-based reporting, ensuring readers receive accurate and timely information.