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Jakara Anthony aims to make Winter Olympics history.
Summary
Jakara Anthony begins her Livigno campaign as the defending Olympic moguls champion and is attempting a feat no woman has achieved: consecutive Olympic golds in moguls.
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Jakara Anthony arrives in Livigno as the defending Olympic moguls champion, beginning her campaign at the Milano‑Cortina Winter Olympics. At 27, she is a leading Australian medal prospect and has an extensive World Cup record. Moguls runs last under 30 seconds on a steep field of icy bumps, and judges place heavy emphasis on turns and clean technique. The event and its media attention increase the expectations placed on competitors.
Key facts:
- Anthony is the Beijing 2022 Olympic moguls champion and is attempting back-to-back Olympic gold, a feat no woman has achieved in moguls.
- She is ranked world No 1 and has won 26 World Cup gold medals and seven Crystal Globes.
- The Livigno course is 235 metres long with about a 28-degree pitch; scoring is judged roughly 60% for turns, 20% for jumps and 20% for speed.
- Competitors mentioned as primary rivals include Perrine Laffont, Jaelin Kauf and Elizabeth Lemley.
- Anthony returned this season after a broken collarbone and posted World Cup wins, including an 81.17 at Waterville Valley in January.
Summary:
Her performance in Livigno will influence Australia's medal prospects at Milano‑Cortina and determine whether she becomes the first woman to defend Olympic moguls gold. Undetermined at this time.
