The King of Moguls: the stats on Mikaël Kingsbury's road to 100 World Cup wins

Where Mikael Kingsbury is concerned, the number 100 is less about “Can he?” and more of “When?”

From the time he first arrived on the top of a Moguls World Cup hill, the Canadian was a rookie who did not seem like one.

He took his first win within a year of being on the circuit, on home snow at the 2010/11 Mont Gabriel World Cup in Québec when he was just 18. It was clear from then that the new kid on the block was going to be the one to beat.

In the years that followed, Kingsbury went on to break and rewrite records, setting new highs to earn himself the “King of Moguls” moniker soon after.

Even for royalty, a few victories stand out more than others.

Apart from his maiden World Cup win at home in December 2010, there is also how he showed mettle. There is the recovery from illness and a poor showing late in the season at Thaiwoo 2018 to take the overall season and the Olympic title at PyeongChang 2018.

There is also coming back from a major pre-season back injury and significant time out to win at Deer Valley 2020/21.

Then there is the unbelievable winning streak of 13 World Cup victories he went on between February 2017 and January 2018.

To him, they all have their own back stories, strategies, and perhaps most of all, the growth he has gone through over the years.

He said: “I used to rely on raw talent and fearlessness. Today, it’s experience, control, and knowing exactly when to push.”

As someone who is well aware of his own numbers, Kingsbury would be quick to concede that he has thought a lot about the 100 World Cup wins milestone. But he would also tell you that any statistics and streaks are just a by-product of having put in the work.

“I’d be lying if I said I never think about it,” he said.

“That said, I didn’t let it weigh heavily on me over the off-season. My focus stayed on preparation, progression, and enjoying the process. I’ve learned over the years that chasing numbers too hard can take you away from what actually makes you perform. When I’m skiing my best, the results take care of themselves.”

So while hitting a century of wins is a highly notable milestone that Kingsbury himself craves, he knows it is about more than just chasing a number.

He said: “It’s not about proving anything — it represents consistency and staying competitive at the top for a long time.

“The discipline, sacrifices, and mental work behind the scenes. Staying on top is about showing up every day.”

If anything, Kingsbury at this stage of his career focuses more on soaking up every run he takes from the top of a hill.

With a new season upon us and as we anticipate the 100-milestone, we take a look at the numbers and accolades that have defined a stellar career that continues to set the bar sky high.

The King of Moguls, who continues to reign

World Cup

World Cup wins: 99
Win Rate: 58.9% (wins per start)
World Cup podiums: 142
Podium Rate: 69.7%
Consecutive World Cup wins: 13 (Feb 2017 to Jan 2018, a freestyle record)
Crystal Globes (total): 29, including nine straight seasons from 2011–12 through 2019–20
Consecutive overall moguls and dual moguls Crystal Globes: 2021–22 through 2024–25.
Triple Crown winner: 3 times (2022, 2023, 2025)

Making him the most successful freestyle skier in FIS World Cup history

World Championship

World Championship medals: 15 (most in freestyle skiing history)
World Championship gold medals: 9 (most in freestyle skiing history)
Multiple-champion: 3 straight times (2019, 2021, 2023)

Kingsbury has made a World Championship podium in all but one of his 16 appearances

Olympic Games

No. of medals: 3 (tied for most in freestyle skiing)
Gold - PyeongChang 2018
Silver - Sochi 2014
Silver - Beijing 2022

Career highlights

January 2022: Became the first man to reach 100 World Cup podiums in freestyle skiing
February, 2024: With an 87th win at the Deer Valley World Cup, Kingsbury got the most World Cup victories by any male athlete in an FIS Olympic skiing or snowboarding discipline. He surpassed the previous record held by Swedish alpine skier Ingemar Stenmark, who achieved 86 World Cup wins in alpine skiing between 1974 and 1989.

There is already no doubt that Kingsbury is the greatest Moguls skier of all time. Now, it is just about when and where the coronation will be.