Men’s Moguls Quartet Take the Bumps in their Stride in Qualifying

The Aussie Men’s Moguls quartet have launched their Milano Cortina 2026 campaigns in Livigno, with PyeongChang 2018 silver medallist Matt Graham securing an automatic place in the 20-skier final. 

While not fully satisfied with his run, the four-time Olympian’s experience shone through as he posted 75.77 to qualify in 10th and lock in his finals berth. 

“It was not my best… I just got a little out of time and out of rhythm in the middle section and then a little bit hung up on the last turn into the bottom air, so not my finest but a lot of room to improve,” the Aussie Flag Bearer said. 

Cooper Woods (15th), Jackson Harvey (23rd) and George Murphy (26th) will all have another opportunity to qualify on Thursday. The top 10 athletes from Qualification 2 will join the top 10 from today’s Qualification 1 to complete the 20-skier final, before the field narrows to the top eight for the Super Final. 

For 23-year-old Olympic debutant Jackson Harvey, the day marked a major personal milestone. 

“It’s good to get that one out of the way, I was pretty nervous up at the start but it feels really good to be able to call myself an Olympian, finally,” he said. 

“I was a little shakier than usual, but I think that’s just the nature of big events like this. At the very least, I learnt something, gained some experience – you either win or you learn – so onto the next one. 

“I’ve got a day to rest tomorrow and have another crack.” 

Harvey fought his way back from missing the entire 2023/24 season after a serious knee injury that kept him off snow for 14 months, making his debut even more meaningful. 

“It means a lot, it’s been a journey and something I’ve dreamed of for a long time. The tough times and tribulation just makes it all the more sweeter. 

“It took a bit of grit to get through and to stay motivated, but I never wavered in my wanting to get back. 

“[Competing today] is the proudest moment of my life so far.”