Wallberg upsets ‘The King’ to claim Olympic moguls crown

KIFI

Published February 5, 2022 6:38 AM

By PAT GRAHAM
AP Sports Writer

ZHANGJIAKOU, China (AP) — Walter Wallberg of Sweden upset “The King” to take home the gold medal in men’s moguls at the Beijing Olympics. Wallberg looked almost in shock when his score of 83.23 flashed on the board. It edged defending Olympic champion Mikael Kingsbury of Canada on a bitterly cold night. Wallberg picked up points for his speed over the smooth and technical skiing style of Kingsbury. Kingsbury’s nickname is the “King of Moguls.” There’s now a new king of the hill. Ikuma Horishima of Japan took the bronze.

Article Topic Follows: AP National Sports

Jump to comments ↓

Associated Press

BE PART OF THE CONVERSATION

KIFI Local News 8 is committed to providing a forum for civil and constructive conversation.

Please keep your comments respectful and relevant. You can review our Community Guidelines by clicking here

If you would like to share a story idea, please submit it here.