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The 29-year-old from Quebec City scored 102.50 points in the super final at Le Relais ski resort.

China香蕉视频直播檚 Qi Guangpu captured gold (124.00) and Christopher Lillis of the United States took bronze (85.40).

It was Irving香蕉视频直播檚 first podium since winning bronze at the World Cup event in Ruka, Finland, in December 2022.

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Irving could secure his ticket to the 2026 Milan-Cortina Olympics on Sunday if he finishes on the podium again.

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Alexandre Duchaine, also of Quebec City, finished in fifth place with 78.28 points.

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