USA enjoy dream double as youngster storms to Olympic gold glory

Elizabeth Lemley led a dominant American one-two in the women’s freestyle moguls, claiming gold ahead of team-mate Jaelin Kauf in Livigno.

The 20-year-old produced the run of her life to top the podium with an imposing score of 82.30 points.

It marked a changing of the guard as she edged out her experienced compatriot for the ultimate prize.

Experience meets youth on podium

Kauf, 29, secured her second consecutive Olympic silver medal after posting a total of 80.77.

The veteran skier matched her achievement from Beijing 2022 to ensure a historic day for the United States.

With the American duo locked in a battle for supremacy, France’s Perrine Laffont seized the moment to complete the top three.

The 2018 champion took the bronze medal to add to her illustrious collection.

Heartbreak for defending champion

While the Americans celebrated, there was despair for Jakara Anthony.

The Australian defending champion finished a distant eighth after a costly slip during her final run.

Her error opened the door for Lemley, who seized the opportunity to crown herself the new queen of the moguls.