Australian athlete Matt Graham won a bronze medal in the men's dual moguls competition at the FIS Freestyle Ski and Snowboard World Championships held in St. Moritz, Switzerland. This achievement brings Graham's total number of World Championship medals to five, making him the Australian winter sports athlete with the most World Championship medals. His consistent performance at the highest level demonstrates his dedication to the sport.
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03-23, 2025In a dramatic semi-final, Graham was defeated by Canadian Mikaël Kingsbury, who ultimately won the gold medal. During the competition, Graham's ski came off while skiing at high speed, causing him to tumble down the course. In the small final for the bronze medal, Graham completed the race alone and ultimately won the bronze because his Swedish opponent, Filip Gravenfors, was injured at the start and unable to continue. The unexpected turn of events highlights the unpredictable nature of competitive skiing.
Gravenfors was injured in a collision with Japan's Ikuma Horishima, the silver medalist, during their semi-final match. "This is probably one of the toughest podiums I've ever had," Graham said. "The course was extremely challenging. The course was icy at the start of the day, which made the top air landing area and the first five turns really bad." He added, "On paper, the course doesn't look complicated, but there are some small technical elements." His remarks underscore the mental and physical fortitude required to compete at such a high level.
Graham's compatriot, Cooper Woods, finished eighth, while other Australian athletes Jackson Harvey (18th) and George Murphy (23rd) ranked lower. In the women's dual moguls final, Charlotte Wilson was the highest-ranked Australian athlete, finishing 15th, while American Jaelin Kauf won the gold medal. The varying performances of the Australian team reflect the competitive depth of the field.
