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<p><span style="font-family: Livigno, Arial, sans-serif; font-weight: 300;">Livigno, 13/03/2025 – A great organizational and participatory success in Livigno for the </span><span style="font-family: Livigno, Arial, sans-serif; font-weight: bold; font-size: 1.7rem; letter-spacing: 0.015rem; background-color: transparent; color: var(--bs-primary); text-align: var(--bs-body-text-align);">FIS World Cup Finals in Aerials and Moguls, </span><span style="font-family: Livigno, Arial, sans-serif; font-weight: 300;">serving as the </span><span style="font-family: Livigno, Arial, sans-serif; font-weight: bold;">Test Event for the 2026 Olympic Games. </span><span style="font-family: Livigno, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 1.7rem; letter-spacing: 0.015rem; background-color: transparent; color: var(--bs-primary); text-align: var(--bs-body-text-align);">A major event with a distinct Olympic flavor, a true preview of the </span><span style="font-family: Livigno, Arial, sans-serif; font-weight: bold; font-size: 1.7rem; letter-spacing: 0.015rem; background-color: transparent; color: var(--bs-primary); text-align: var(--bs-body-text-align);">Five Rings magic </span><span style="font-family: Livigno, Arial, sans-serif; font-weight: 300;">that 'Little Tibet' will experience in less than a year. </span><span style="font-family: Livigno, Arial, sans-serif;">The technical and organizational machine operated flawlessly, allowing the </span><span style="font-family: Livigno, Arial, sans-serif; font-weight: bold; font-size: 1.7rem; letter-spacing: 0.015rem; background-color: transparent; color: var(--bs-primary); text-align: var(--bs-body-text-align);">world's best athletes </span><span style="font-family: Livigno, Arial, sans-serif;">to compete on the future Olympic slopes and get a taste of the atmosphere that will make next year's event unforgettable.<br><br></span><span style="font-family: Livigno, Arial, sans-serif;">The competition stage was highly appreciated not only by the main protagonists—</span><span style="font-family: Livigno, Arial, sans-serif; font-weight: bold;">110 athletes from 19 nations</span><span style="font-family: Livigno, Arial, sans-serif;">—but also by the fans and enthusiasts, who arrived in large numbers from every corner of the globe, as well as by the local community, deeply connected to the </span><span style="font-family: Livigno, Arial, sans-serif; font-weight: bold;">freestyle disciplines </span><span style="font-family: Livigno, Arial, sans-serif;">that brought this Test Event to life and will shine during the Olympic period. </span><span style="font-family: Livigno, Arial, sans-serif;">High praise was also given to the LAM, </span><span style="font-family: Livigno, Arial, sans-serif; font-weight: bold;">the Livigno Aerials and Moguls </span><span style="font-family: Livigno, Arial, sans-serif;">venue, which received full approval in every aspect and is already fully aligned with the highest Olympic standards.<br><br></span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: Livigno, Arial, sans-serif;">Such a setting could only deliver </span><span style="font-family: Livigno, Arial, sans-serif; font-weight: bold;">outstanding sporting performances, </span><span style="font-family: Livigno, Arial, sans-serif;">further enhancing </span><span style="font-family: Livigno, Arial, sans-serif; font-weight: bold; font-size: 1.7rem; letter-spacing: 0.015rem; background-color: transparent; color: var(--bs-primary); text-align: var(--bs-body-text-align);">a week of excellence and adrenaline, </span><span style="font-family: Livigno, Arial, sans-serif;">with titles and trophies decided in the final moments. </span><span style="font-family: Livigno, Arial, sans-serif;">An extraordinary showdown took place on the opening day, Tuesday, in the women’s individual Moguls event, where </span><span style="font-family: Livigno, Arial, sans-serif; font-weight: bold; font-size: 1.7rem; letter-spacing: 0.015rem; background-color: transparent; color: var(--bs-primary); text-align: var(--bs-body-text-align);">American Jaelin Kauf and French skier Perrine Laffont </span><span style="font-family: Livigno, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 1.7rem; letter-spacing: 0.015rem; background-color: transparent; color: var(--bs-primary); text-align: var(--bs-body-text-align);">battled for victory. They arrived at the season’s final stage separated by just six points in the overall standings, making this event the ultimate decider. Their duel extended to the final run, with Kauf clinching victory thanks to an impressive score of 81.21. This secured her both the stage win and the coveted </span><span style="font-family: Livigno, Arial, sans-serif; font-weight: bold;">Crystal Globe, </span><span style="font-family: Livigno, Arial, sans-serif;">awarded to the World Cup champions, right in front of her season-long rival, Laffont. For Kauf, it was her long-awaited first triumph, sealing her overall World Cup victory as well.<br><br></span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: Livigno, Arial, sans-serif;">In the men’s individual Moguls event, </span><span style="font-family: Livigno, Arial, sans-serif; font-weight: bold;">Japan’s Ikuma Horishima pulled off a remarkable feat, </span><span style="font-family: Livigno, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 1.7rem; letter-spacing: 0.015rem; background-color: transparent; color: var(--bs-primary); text-align: var(--bs-body-text-align);">wresting the final victory from Canadian Mikael Kingsbury. Kingsbury, an undisputed icon of international Moguls skiing, arrived in Livigno with 98 World Cup wins. Though he fell short of reaching the milestone of 100 victories, he reaffirmed his dominance by once again topping both the discipline and overall standings, bringing home yet another Crystal Globe.<br><br></span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: Livigno, Arial, sans-serif;">On Wednesday, it was another thrilling day of Moguls, this time with the </span><span style="font-family: Livigno, Arial, sans-serif; font-weight: bold;">Dual Moguls event </span><span style="font-family: Livigno, Arial, sans-serif;">—set to make its </span><span style="font-family: Livigno, Arial, sans-serif; font-weight: bold; font-size: 1.7rem; letter-spacing: 0.015rem; background-color: transparent; color: var(--bs-primary); text-align: var(--bs-body-text-align);">historic Olympic debut </span><span style="font-family: Livigno, Arial, sans-serif;">in Livigno in 2026. </span><span style="font-family: Livigno, Arial, sans-serif;">Once again, the men’s final featured a head-to-head showdown between </span><span style="font-family: Livigno, Arial, sans-serif; font-weight: bold;">Kingsbury and Ikuma Horishima. </span><span style="font-family: Livigno, Arial, sans-serif;">This time, the Canadian emerged victorious, claiming his 99th career win. Sweden’s Filip Gravenfors secured the third spot on the podium. </span><span style="font-family: Livigno, Arial, sans-serif;">In the women’s event, the stars of the individual competition, Jaelin </span><span style="font-family: Livigno, Arial, sans-serif; font-weight: bold; font-size: 1.7rem; letter-spacing: 0.015rem; background-color: transparent; color: var(--bs-primary); text-align: var(--bs-body-text-align);">Kauf </span><span style="font-family: Livigno, Arial, sans-serif;">and Perrine </span><span style="font-family: Livigno, Arial, sans-serif; font-weight: bold;">Laffont, </span><span style="font-family: Livigno, Arial, sans-serif;">returned to the podium, finishing second and third, respectively. However, this time, they were outshined by Australia’s Charlotte Wilson, who took the top step.</span><span style="font-family: Livigno, Arial, sans-serif;">For Kauf and Kingsbury, these podium finishes also meant clinching the Dual Moguls World Cup titles, further cementing their dominance in the discipline.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: Livigno, Arial, sans-serif;">The </span><span style="font-family: Livigno, Arial, sans-serif; font-weight: bold; font-size: 1.7rem; letter-spacing: 0.015rem; background-color: transparent; color: var(--bs-primary); text-align: var(--bs-body-text-align);">Aerials </span><span style="font-family: Livigno, Arial, sans-serif;">Finals marked the closing act of the Olympic Test Event, delivering an electrifying spectacle thanks to the sport’s high level of artistry and adrenaline. </span><span style="font-family: Livigno, Arial, sans-serif;">In the women’s competition, </span><span style="font-family: Livigno, Arial, sans-serif; font-weight: bold;">Australia’s Laura Peel, a seasoned veteran on the circuit, </span><span style="font-family: Livigno, Arial, sans-serif;">claimed victory in the final stage, securing her spot at the top of the Aerials World Cup standings. She finished ahead of China’s Xu Mengtao and Chen Meiting, who rounded out the podium. <br><br></span><span style="font-family: Livigno, Arial, sans-serif;">The men’s event, however, saw a stunning upset. </span><span style="font-family: Livigno, Arial, sans-serif; font-weight: bold;">Switzerland’s Noe Roth </span><span style="font-family: Livigno, Arial, sans-serif;">delivered a sensational performance, taking the stage win and capitalizing on a slip-up by China’s Qi Guanpu, who was eliminated early in the qualifiers in Livigno. Roth’s victory allowed him to complete an unexpected comeback in the World Cup standings, drawing level with Qi at the top. </span><span style="font-family: Livigno, Arial, sans-serif;">It was </span><span style="font-family: Livigno, Arial, sans-serif; font-weight: bold; font-size: 1.7rem; letter-spacing: 0.015rem; background-color: transparent; color: var(--bs-primary); text-align: var(--bs-body-text-align);">a truly explosive final</span><span style="font-family: Livigno, Arial, sans-serif;">, though the Crystal Globe ultimately went to Qi, thanks to his superior number of wins throughout the season. Joining Roth on the day’s podium in Livigno were China’s Sun Jiaxu in second place and Switzerland’s Pirmin Werner in third.</span></p>
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<p><span style="font-family: Livigno, Arial, sans-serif;">Adding to the significance of the event was </span><span style="font-family: Livigno, Arial, sans-serif; font-weight: bold;">the opening of Casa Italia at Aquagranda – Olympic Preparation Center, </span><span style="font-family: Livigno, Arial, sans-serif;">a key milestone on the road to the 2026 Winter Olympics. The occasion was further honored by the visit of </span><span style="font-family: Livigno, Arial, sans-serif; font-weight: bold;">Giovanni Malagò, </span><span style="font-family: Livigno, Arial, sans-serif;">President of CONI and the Milano Cortina 2026 Foundation. </span><span style="font-family: Livigno, Arial, sans-serif;">This marked the perfect conclusion to a week filled with memorable moments, once again showcasing the exceptional quality of Livigno’s snow and facilities. With each event, the excitement builds, bringing us ever closer to </span><span style="font-family: Livigno, Arial, sans-serif; font-weight: bold;">the magic of the Olympic Games.</span></p>{{ include_custom_fonts({"Livigno":["Regular","Medium","Light","Bold Italic","Bold","Black","Thin","Medium Italic"]}) }}</span>)
World Cup Titles in Aerials and Moguls Awarded: A Taste of the Magic of the Milano Cortina 2026 Olympic Games in Little Tibet
Livigno, 13/03/2025 – A great organizational and participatory success in Livigno for the FIS World Cup Finals in Aerials and Moguls, serving as the Test Event for the 2026 Olympic Games. A major event with a distinct Olympic flavor, a true preview of the Five Rings magic that 'Little Tibet' will experience in less than a year. The technical and organizational machine operated flawlessly, allowing the world's best athletes to compete on the future Olympic slopes and get a taste of the atmosphere that will make next year's event unforgettable.
The competition stage was highly appreciated not only by the main protagonists—110 athletes from 19 nations—but also by the fans and enthusiasts, who arrived in large numbers from every corner of the globe, as well as by the local community, deeply connected to the freestyle disciplines that brought this Test Event to life and will shine during the Olympic period. High praise was also given to the LAM, the Livigno Aerials and Moguls venue, which received full approval in every aspect and is already fully aligned with the highest Olympic standards.
Such a setting could only deliver outstanding sporting performances, further enhancing a week of excellence and adrenaline, with titles and trophies decided in the final moments. An extraordinary showdown took place on the opening day, Tuesday, in the women’s individual Moguls event, where American Jaelin Kauf and French skier Perrine Laffont battled for victory. They arrived at the season’s final stage separated by just six points in the overall standings, making this event the ultimate decider. Their duel extended to the final run, with Kauf clinching victory thanks to an impressive score of 81.21. This secured her both the stage win and the coveted Crystal Globe, awarded to the World Cup champions, right in front of her season-long rival, Laffont. For Kauf, it was her long-awaited first triumph, sealing her overall World Cup victory as well.
In the men’s individual Moguls event, Japan’s Ikuma Horishima pulled off a remarkable feat, wresting the final victory from Canadian Mikael Kingsbury. Kingsbury, an undisputed icon of international Moguls skiing, arrived in Livigno with 98 World Cup wins. Though he fell short of reaching the milestone of 100 victories, he reaffirmed his dominance by once again topping both the discipline and overall standings, bringing home yet another Crystal Globe.
On Wednesday, it was another thrilling day of Moguls, this time with the Dual Moguls event —set to make its historic Olympic debut in Livigno in 2026. Once again, the men’s final featured a head-to-head showdown between Kingsbury and Ikuma Horishima. This time, the Canadian emerged victorious, claiming his 99th career win. Sweden’s Filip Gravenfors secured the third spot on the podium. In the women’s event, the stars of the individual competition, Jaelin Kauf and Perrine Laffont, returned to the podium, finishing second and third, respectively. However, this time, they were outshined by Australia’s Charlotte Wilson, who took the top step.For Kauf and Kingsbury, these podium finishes also meant clinching the Dual Moguls World Cup titles, further cementing their dominance in the discipline.
The Aerials Finals marked the closing act of the Olympic Test Event, delivering an electrifying spectacle thanks to the sport’s high level of artistry and adrenaline. In the women’s competition, Australia’s Laura Peel, a seasoned veteran on the circuit, claimed victory in the final stage, securing her spot at the top of the Aerials World Cup standings. She finished ahead of China’s Xu Mengtao and Chen Meiting, who rounded out the podium.
The men’s event, however, saw a stunning upset. Switzerland’s Noe Roth delivered a sensational performance, taking the stage win and capitalizing on a slip-up by China’s Qi Guanpu, who was eliminated early in the qualifiers in Livigno. Roth’s victory allowed him to complete an unexpected comeback in the World Cup standings, drawing level with Qi at the top. It was a truly explosive final, though the Crystal Globe ultimately went to Qi, thanks to his superior number of wins throughout the season. Joining Roth on the day’s podium in Livigno were China’s Sun Jiaxu in second place and Switzerland’s Pirmin Werner in third.
Adding to the significance of the event was the opening of Casa Italia at Aquagranda – Olympic Preparation Center, a key milestone on the road to the 2026 Winter Olympics. The occasion was further honored by the visit of Giovanni Malagò, President of CONI and the Milano Cortina 2026 Foundation. This marked the perfect conclusion to a week filled with memorable moments, once again showcasing the exceptional quality of Livigno’s snow and facilities. With each event, the excitement builds, bringing us ever closer to the magic of the Olympic Games.
