Cathal Kelly Montreal Published 26 seconds ago

Mastering It is a summer series to introduce you to Canadians who have sought to rise above being simply good at their chosen endeavour – and who, by perfecting their skill, strive to become the best.

Mikaël Kingsbury came up with the most transformative trick in moguls skiing the same place he has all his best ideas – in bed.

For years, the rotational limit for a moguls jump was 1080 degrees – three spins. Already a multiple world champion, Mr. Kingsbury wondered, why not four?

Mr. Kingsbury, who hails from Deux-Montagnes, Que., went to a trampoline centre in Laval and explained what he was thinking to his coach. His nocturnal planning session meant he already had a physical roadmap for what he wanted to do.

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