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Summary: South Korea and the United States win freeski dual mogul gold medals at Gangwon 2024
In Gangneung, South Korea, on January 27, the United States and the host nation secured gold medals in dual moguls freestyle skiing at the 2024 Gangwon Winter Youth Olympic Games.
Elizabeth Lemley, a freestyle skier from the United States, claimed the women’s dual moguls title. This victory followed her earlier success in winning the mixed team dual moguls gold on Friday. The 18-year-old athlete had previously achieved multiple podium finishes, including winning the moguls gold and securing the dual moguls silver at the 2022 Junior World Championships.
Lottie Lodge from Australia secured the silver medal, while Abby McLarnon of the United States earned the bronze in the competition.
Lee Yoon-seung from South Korea secured the men’s freestyle skiing dual moguls title, adding to his achievements after winning the mixed team dual moguls silver the previous day. Porter Huff of the United States earned the dual moguls silver, while Japan’s Nakamura Takuto claimed the bronze.
In the ice hockey preliminary round featuring six teams, the United States triumphed over Slovakia in a men’s match through a penalty shootout. The game saw both teams tying with one goal each in the first two periods, with the U.S. team initially taking a 2-1 lead. However, the Slovakians scored three consecutive points, leading 4-2. Despite this, the United States managed to level the score in the final period and secured victory in the shootout.
In the women’s preliminary matches involving six teams, Sweden defeated Norway with a score of 5-1, while Switzerland emerged victorious against France with a 2-0 win.
The curling competition continued with China prevailing over Japan with a score of 7-5 in the mixed doubles round robin.
The figure skating competition commenced with the pairs and men’s short programs.
Jacob Sanchez from the United States took the lead in the men’s singles with a score of 76.38 points in the short program, narrowly surpassing Slovakia’s Adam Hagara, who scored 75.06 points. South Korea’s Kim Hyung-yeom secured the third position with 69.28 points, while Rio Nakata, the Junior Grand Prix Final champion from Japan, finished in 13th place with a score of 55.59 points.
A total of 1,802 athletes, aged between 14 and 18, representing 78 nations and regions, are participating in the Winter Youth Olympics across four cities: Gangneung, PyeongChang, Jeongseon, and Hoengseong. The event, running until February 1, showcases seven sports, 15 disciplines, and 81 events as part of the Gangwon Winter Youth Olympics.
Lee Yoon Seung from South Korea is seen celebrating during the Men’s Dual Moguls event in Freestyle Skiing at the Gangwon 2024 Winter Youth Olympic Games in Jeongseon, South Korea, on January 27, 2024. The photo captures Nakamura Takuto of Japan celebrating during the same event. Additionally, there is an image of Porter Huff from the United States in action during the Men’s Dual Moguls of Freestyle Skiing at the same Winter Youth Olympic Games. The pictures were taken by Xinhua photographer Hu Huhu.
Lee Yoon Seung from South Korea participates in the Men’s Dual Moguls event in Freestyle Skiing at the Gangwon 2024 Winter Youth Olympic Games in Jeongseon, South Korea, on January 27, 2024. The photo was taken by Xinhua photographer Hu Huhu.
Abby McLarnon of the United States is pictured celebrating after the Women’s Dual Moguls event in Freestyle Skiing at the Gangwon 2024 Winter Youth Olympic Games in Jeongseon, South Korea, on January 27, 2024. The photo was taken by Xinhua photographer Hu Huhu.
Lottie Lodge of Australia is seen competing during the Women’s Dual Moguls event in Freestyle Skiing at the Gangwon 2024 Winter Youth Olympic Games in Jeongseon, South Korea, on January 27, 2024. The photo was taken by Xinhua photographer Hu Huhu.
Elizabeth Lemley of the United States participates in the Women’s Dual Moguls event in Freestyle Skiing at the Gangwon 2024 Winter Youth Olympic Games in Jeongseon, South Korea, on January 27, 2024. The photo was taken by Xinhua photographer Hu Huhu.
