US Alpine Nationals 2008
Racing to a 3rd place finish at US Championships in Sugarloaf, ME 3/21/08.
On Saturday, March 21st I had the best result of my ski racing career when I placed 3rd at US Alpine National Championships. The day was tremendously fun for me as I surprised myself a awesome finish. My parents and many long time ski friends and supporters were there watching the big event. The day’s feat was a bigger personal achievement than I think many watching understood. I raced as a member of the US Ski Team for two years between 2005-7 and then after one tough season I lost my spot on the national team. In May 2007 I turned my attention back to college to finish my degree at the University of Denver. I competed this season for DU and we had a phenominal year winning the 2008 NCAA Skiin Championships in Bozeman, Montana on March 8th. While competing for Denver, I could not ski as often as athletes who race and train year round — like I was able to do in past years. To show the skiing community that I still had the speed and skill to comete effectively at that level was unbelivably satisfying. I am proud of the fact that I raced hard and pulled it all together at the culminating slalom event of the season for US alpine racers.
David Koller said,
April 21, 2008 at 3:22 am
that’s really impressive… i am jealous of your mad skillz