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Mikaël Kingsbury wins moguls bronze at World Cup stop in Georgia

Canadian freestyle skiing star Mikael Kingsbury, seen in this file photo, added a moguls bronze medal to his collection from this World Cup season on Friday in Bakuriani, Georgia. (Jeff Swinger/The Canadian Press - image credit)
Canadian freestyle skiing star Mikael Kingsbury, seen in this file photo, added a moguls bronze medal to his collection from this World Cup season on Friday in Bakuriani, Georgia. (Jeff Swinger/The Canadian Press - image credit)

Canadian moguls star Mikaël Kingsbury continued his streak of podium finishes at World Cup moguls events this season with another medal win on Friday.

The 31-year-old Deux-Montagnes, Que., claimed a bronze medal in Bakuriani, Georgia, for his fifth podium appearance in as many races.

Japan's Ikuma Horshima won gold with a score of 77.11 points, while Sweden's Filip Gravenfors (75.85) took silver ahead of Kingsbury (75.21).

The Canadian now has five medals (three gold, two bronze) in as many World Cup events this season.

World Cup competition continues on Saturday with the dual moguls competition, which will be streamed live on cbcsports.ca, the CBC Sports app, and CBC Gem beginning at 4:30 a.m. ET.