Dual Moguls Debuts at 2026 Winter Olympics in High-Speed Showdown
A brand-new Olympic battle is hitting the slopes and it’s fast, fierce and head-to-head.
For the first time ever, dual moguls is making its Olympic debut at the 2026 Winter Games in Milan and Cortina d'Ampezzo , adding a dramatic twist to one of freestyle skiing’s most demanding disciplines. Moguls has been part of the Winter Olympics since 1992, but this new format changes everything. Now, it’s not just about conquering the mountain. It’s about beating the athlete right beside you.
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Here’s how it works. Two skiers launch down parallel lanes on a steep, bumpy course filled with tightly packed snow mounds. These moguls force rapid, rhythmic turns that test balance, control and endurance. And along the way, there are two jumps where athletes perform aerial tricks, adding style and risk to pure speed.
But this is not simply a race to the bottom. Every move is judged. Turns account for 60 percent of the total score, which means technique is everything. Air, the quality and difficulty of the jumps, makes up 20 percent. Speed counts for the remaining 20 percent. Judges evaluate precision, control and execution, while timing sensors measure how quickly athletes reach the finish.
The competition unfolds in a bracket format. Win your heat and you advance. Lose and you’re out. It’s direct, it’s unforgiving and it raises the pressure with every run. Unlike traditional moguls, where athletes compete individually against the clock and judges, dual moguls creates an immediate visual showdown. Fans can see in real time who’s ahead, who lands cleaner jumps and who holds their nerve under pressure.
This debut is part of a broader expansion of freestyle skiing, which now features 15 medal events. The International Olympic Committee has been pushing for formats that are faster, more dynamic and easier for global audiences to follow. Dual moguls checks all those boxes.
For athletes, this means adapting strategy. It’s no longer just about posting a high score. It’s about reading your opponent mid-run, pushing the pace without losing control and delivering clean tricks under extreme pressure.
And for fans, it delivers something unmistakable — drama you can see instantly.
Dual moguls is here and it could quickly become one of the most electrifying events of these Winter Games. Stay with us for continuing coverage as this new Olympic chapter unfolds on the world stage.
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