Freestyle Skiing
Kristofor Mahler
- Ski Cross
- Nationality
- Canada
- Hometown
- Canmore, Alberta, Canada (grew up in Markham, Ontario)
- Born
- 26 February 1995
- Turned pro
- 2015
- Primary discipline
- Ski Cross
About Kristofor Mahler
Canadian ski cross racer who grew up an alpine racer in Markham, Ontario before his family moved to Canmore, Alberta; coached in his early years by Bebe Zoricic, father of the late Nick Zoricic. Claimed his first World Cup win at Val Thorens, France in the 2019-20 season, and won World Cup gold on home snow at Nakiska in January 2022, an Olympic tune-up race. Suffered a broken neck in a crash at Arosa, Switzerland and missed the entire 2023-24 season recovering, before returning to competition. Won the 2026 Canadian national ski cross title at Nakiska and took 3rd place at the March 2026 Craigleith World Cup, one place behind teammate Kaleb Barnum. Partnered with Resorts of the Canadian Rockies (RCR), which operates Nakiska, in his bid to qualify for the 2026 Olympics.
2025-26 World Cup: 23rd overall, 241 points (FIS official cup standings). Career: World Cup wins at Val Thorens (2019-20 season) and Nakiska (Jan 2022, home snow). Missed the entire 2023-24 season recovering from a broken neck suffered in a crash at Arosa. 2026 Canadian national champion (Nakiska); 3rd, Craigleith World Cup, 22 Mar 2026.
Setup
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Sources
- https://www.fis-ski.com/DB/general/athlete-biography.html?sectorcode=fs&competitorid=195396&type=result
- https://www.fis-ski.com/DB/general/cup-standings.html?cupcode=WC&disciplinecode=SX&gendercode=M&seasoncode=2026§orcode=FS
- https://www.cbc.ca/sports/olympics/winter/freestyle-skiing/ski-cross-world-cup-nakiska-results-jan-15-1.6316613
- https://www.rmoutlook.com/local-sports/podium-next-step-for-canmore-ski-cross-star-as-canada-world-cup-nears-10323931
- https://www.stl.news/canadas-kaleb-barnum-and-kris-mahler-secure-2nd-and-3rd-place-in-ontario-world-cup-ski-cross-event/