6 Months on from Milano-Cortina I Matt Graham

Six months on from claiming bronze at his fourth Olympic Winter Games, Australian moguls skier Matt Graham is preparing for another season on the World Cup circuit, having decided to extend his career beyond Milano Cortina 2026.

The 31-year-old added a second Olympic medal to his collection in February, claiming bronze in the Men’s Dual Moguls, eight years after winning his first Olympic medal, silver at PyeongChang 2018. It was a special moment for Graham, who was able to celebrate the achievement with his family watching on.

“Livigno was great across the board. I think everyone had a really good time, especially coming off the back of Beijing,” Graham said.

“I had my family and friends there, along with my wife and daughter, which was really special to ski in front of them. They don’t really ever get to see me ski, so that was cool.

“And then to cap it off with a bronze and to finish it with two fellow fathers was really special.”

Graham’s bronze medal came after a strong campaign in both moguls events. He finished fifth in the Men’s Moguls before progressing through the dual moguls rounds to secure a place on the podium alongside fellow fathers Mikaël Kingsbury and Ikuma Horishima, completing the now much-loved ‘dad podium’.

After initially planning to retire following Milano Cortina, Graham took some time away to consider his future before deciding he still had more to give.

“Originally my plan was to probably retire after the Milano Cortina Olympics,” he said.

“But after a month or two of deliberating, I had a few conversations with some very important people, my coaching staff, my team and also my family, and decided to go another year.”

With four Olympic appearances, two Olympic medals and a Crystal Globe to his name, Graham has enjoyed a career spanning more than a decade at the highest level of international moguls skiing.

Now, with the next Northern Hemisphere season approaching, the Central Coast athlete is focused on making the most of another year on the World Cup circuit, taking his future one season at a time.

“At the moment, I’m just taking it year by year and enjoying it whilst I can,” Graham said.

“I’m 31 years young, turning 32 soon. So I guess this season, we’re making hay while the sun shines.”