Matt Graham WINS BRONZE! 🥉
A brilliant bronze in our new favourite event. Matt Graham becomes just the eighth Australian to win multiple medals at the Winter Olympics, reaching the podium for a second straight Games.
While he couldn’t match Jakara Anthony’s heroics in the dual moguls, he delivers again under pressure — marking Australia’s third moguls medal this week.
Finals Results
Quarter-final: (AUS) Matt Graham def (USA) Charlie Mickel 20–15
Semi-final: (AUS) Matt Graham lost to (JPN) Horishima Ikuma 14–21
The Aussie fell in an incredibly tight semi-final against Horishima Ikuma, 14–21, but earned another opportunity in the bronze medal race.
Small Final (Bronze Medal): (AUS) Matt Graham def (JPN) Shimakawa Takuya 20–15
Mikael Kingsbury wins gold.
Australia’s medal hopes are alive and surging after Matt Graham powered into the semi-finals, guaranteeing himself a shot at Olympic hardware.
The 2018 Olympic silver medallist delivered under pressure, defeating the United States’ Charlie Mickel in a tense head-to-head duel to advance into the final four. With the semi-finals now locked in, Graham will race knowing one thing for certain — a medal race awaits, no matter the outcome.
If he wins his semi-final, gold or silver will be secured. If he falls short, he’ll still compete in the small final for bronze.
Quarter-Final Drama: Graham Edges a Tight Battle
Earlier in the evening, Graham faced Sweden’s Rasmus Stegfeldt in what proved to be one of the tightest matchups of the round.
The race was neck-and-neck down the bumps, but judges ultimately delivered a commanding scoreline in Graham’s favour — 27-8 on the scorecards — sending the Australian confidently into the quarter-finals and keeping the country’s medal dream alive.
The 2018 silver medallist has looked composed, controlled and aggressive through his opening two races, showing why he remains one of the sport’s most consistent competitors on the world stage.
Semi-Final Matchup Confirmed
Graham now faces Japan’s moguls powerhouse Ikuma Horishima in the semi-final — a blockbuster showdown that promises explosive skiing and razor-thin margins.
Horishima is known for his technical precision and aerial consistency, making this one of the most anticipated matchups of the event.
Tough Night for the Other Aussies
While Graham continues Australia’s campaign, it was a difficult night for his teammates.
Cooper Woods — the reigning moguls gold medallist — was eliminated in the round of 16. Olympic debutants Jackson Harvey and George Murphy were also unable to progress after early matchups on Thursday night.
George Murphy’s exit marked a third Australian unable to produce a competitive run in the round of 16, leaving Graham as the nation’s lone hope entering the business end of the competition.
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What Happens Next?
The stakes now skyrocket.
- Win the semi-final: Guaranteed gold or silver
- Lose the semi-final: Compete in bronze medal small final
For Graham, this is familiar territory. His Olympic silver medal from 2018 proves he thrives under the biggest lights. Now, he stands just one win away from ensuring another podium finish — and two wins away from Olympic gold.
Australia watches on as one of its most decorated freestyle skiers prepares for the defining run of his campaign.
For live brackets, start lists and confirmed results from the moguls competition, follow the official freestyle skiing coverage on Olympics.com.
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