Krueger earns a career-best finish in Lake Placid

Derek Krueger earned a career-best finish at the World Cup.

By NBC Olympics

Published January 11, 2026 2:05 pm

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Derek Krueger, the only American to advance to the superfinal in men’s aerials, finished in 4th for his career-best finish at the World Cup stage in Lake Placid. China’s Wang Xindi earned his 4th World Cup victory.

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