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Sunday, January 8
Big Sky, Mont.
All Day
University of Utah
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Montana State Invitational (Giant Slalom)
Photo by: Kelly Gorham - Montana State
Utah Skiing: Bolger Wins U.S. Classic Sprint Championship, Dupratt Wins Men's GS
1/8/2017 8:46 PM | Skiing
BOZEMAN, Mont. and MIDWAY, Utah - Kevin Bolger won the classic sprint at the U.S. Cross Country Championships and the Utah Invitational while Sam Dupratt won his first career race in the giant slalom at the Montana State Invitational for the Utah ski team on Sunday afternoon.
Utah stands second at the Montana State Invitational through two of eight races while the Utes are third through four of eight races at the Utah Invitational.
Using results pulled from the classic sprint qualifier at the U.S. Championships, Bolger was the first RMISA skier to finish for his first career collegiate win. Jacob Engström placed 12th while Logan Diekmann was also in the top 20 with a 17th-place finish. Oscar Ivars placed 27th while Martin Bergström, who was competing while ill, placed 39th.
Following the qualifier, Bolger continued to compete through three rounds of heats, winning the final heat to become the U.S. champion in the event. In addition, Diekmann competed in the junior age group heats to finish fifth overall after losing a pole strap coming into the finish.
"Speechless...I'm not sure what to say really?" Bolger said. "Going into today I had a plan of just winning the RMISA race, not winning a national title. After winning the college race I told [head Nordic coach] Abi [Holt] I was going to double podium in the day! I was able to have one of my best qualifying results which set me up perfect for the heats. When I made the A final I told myself I was going to win! My body was tired but I knew I could push past it and each heat just clicked. It was an amazing day, I couldn't of done it though without [Director of Skiing] Kevin [Sweeney] and Abi. Kevin nailed the wax and Abi was there every step of the way making sure I was dialed in. In all it was a team effort and I couldn't be happier! It's all still sinking in!"
"KEVIN BOLGER! Around 11 a.m. this morning I congratulated Kevin on his first RMISA victory, then around 2 p.m. he won the U.S. National Sprint Championship title. Ha!" Holt said. "That's a hell of a day of racing! The weather was about as brutal as any I can remember, starting with several inches of powder before transitioning to several hours of pouring rain. It was a dramatic day for a huge victory! I couldn't be any happier for Kevin. What a way to start the season!"
The women were led by Guro Jordheim with an 11th-place finish in the RMISA collegiate results. Josefin Nilsson placed 15th followed by Leah Lange in 20th and Natalia Müller in 25th. Anna-Lena Heynen placed 41st.
Lange continued in the women's junior age group heats to place fifth overall.
Over in alpine, Sam Dupratt picked up his first career victory in the men's giant slalom, earning podiums in both his first career races. Utah placed three in the top 10 with Endre Bjertness finishing seventh and Dominic Demschar placing eighth. Joergen Brath placed 21st followed by Ty Sprock in 22nd and Martin Grasic in 23rd. Sasha Zaitsoff rounded out the Utah skiers in 29th.
On the women's side, Chloe Fausa placed fourth in the women's GS for her second-straight fourth-place finish. Abby Ghent tied for 11th while Julie Mohagen placed 13th. Roni Remme, Lauren Samuels and Sabine Krautgasser all did not finish.
"We are not surprised but very excited that Sam Dupratt picked up his first RMISA victory today," Utah head alpine coach Jaka Korencan said. "He was a warrior and gave it everything he had. Roni was very fast yesterday and skiing well but unfortunately her ski popped off and she didn't finish. Strong performances from Chloe Fausa, Endre, and Dominic although they all have the potential to be on top. Even though it wasn't our best day we still hung in there, which is encouraging."
Utah is second at the Montana State Invite with 156.5 points, trailing Colorado (176 points). Montana State (139.5) ranks third. The Montana State Invitational continues on Monday with the slalom races. Follow at www.live-timing.com.
In the Utah Invite, Utah trails Colorado (303.5) and Denver (295) with New Mexico in fourth (259.5). The Utah Invitational continues on Jan. 12 with the alpine races at Snowbasin from Jan. 12-14.
Utah stands second at the Montana State Invitational through two of eight races while the Utes are third through four of eight races at the Utah Invitational.
Using results pulled from the classic sprint qualifier at the U.S. Championships, Bolger was the first RMISA skier to finish for his first career collegiate win. Jacob Engström placed 12th while Logan Diekmann was also in the top 20 with a 17th-place finish. Oscar Ivars placed 27th while Martin Bergström, who was competing while ill, placed 39th.
Following the qualifier, Bolger continued to compete through three rounds of heats, winning the final heat to become the U.S. champion in the event. In addition, Diekmann competed in the junior age group heats to finish fifth overall after losing a pole strap coming into the finish.
"Speechless...I'm not sure what to say really?" Bolger said. "Going into today I had a plan of just winning the RMISA race, not winning a national title. After winning the college race I told [head Nordic coach] Abi [Holt] I was going to double podium in the day! I was able to have one of my best qualifying results which set me up perfect for the heats. When I made the A final I told myself I was going to win! My body was tired but I knew I could push past it and each heat just clicked. It was an amazing day, I couldn't of done it though without [Director of Skiing] Kevin [Sweeney] and Abi. Kevin nailed the wax and Abi was there every step of the way making sure I was dialed in. In all it was a team effort and I couldn't be happier! It's all still sinking in!"
"KEVIN BOLGER! Around 11 a.m. this morning I congratulated Kevin on his first RMISA victory, then around 2 p.m. he won the U.S. National Sprint Championship title. Ha!" Holt said. "That's a hell of a day of racing! The weather was about as brutal as any I can remember, starting with several inches of powder before transitioning to several hours of pouring rain. It was a dramatic day for a huge victory! I couldn't be any happier for Kevin. What a way to start the season!"
The women were led by Guro Jordheim with an 11th-place finish in the RMISA collegiate results. Josefin Nilsson placed 15th followed by Leah Lange in 20th and Natalia Müller in 25th. Anna-Lena Heynen placed 41st.
Lange continued in the women's junior age group heats to place fifth overall.
Over in alpine, Sam Dupratt picked up his first career victory in the men's giant slalom, earning podiums in both his first career races. Utah placed three in the top 10 with Endre Bjertness finishing seventh and Dominic Demschar placing eighth. Joergen Brath placed 21st followed by Ty Sprock in 22nd and Martin Grasic in 23rd. Sasha Zaitsoff rounded out the Utah skiers in 29th.
On the women's side, Chloe Fausa placed fourth in the women's GS for her second-straight fourth-place finish. Abby Ghent tied for 11th while Julie Mohagen placed 13th. Roni Remme, Lauren Samuels and Sabine Krautgasser all did not finish.
"We are not surprised but very excited that Sam Dupratt picked up his first RMISA victory today," Utah head alpine coach Jaka Korencan said. "He was a warrior and gave it everything he had. Roni was very fast yesterday and skiing well but unfortunately her ski popped off and she didn't finish. Strong performances from Chloe Fausa, Endre, and Dominic although they all have the potential to be on top. Even though it wasn't our best day we still hung in there, which is encouraging."
Utah is second at the Montana State Invite with 156.5 points, trailing Colorado (176 points). Montana State (139.5) ranks third. The Montana State Invitational continues on Monday with the slalom races. Follow at www.live-timing.com.
In the Utah Invite, Utah trails Colorado (303.5) and Denver (295) with New Mexico in fourth (259.5). The Utah Invitational continues on Jan. 12 with the alpine races at Snowbasin from Jan. 12-14.
"I am impressed with how we opened, both at Soldier Hollow and in Big Sky," Utah Director of Skiing Kevin Sweeney said. "We had a bit of illness which kept us scoring to our full potential but our results do reflect we are a balanced squad with the ability to podium in each discipline. I am extremely happy with how our returning athletes provided leadership, guidance and results right from the start. I am equally pleased with how our new team members responded in the first meets of the year. By all indications, this is going to be quite a competitive season.
"Two huge highlights need to be mentioned. It is absolutely fantastic to have Sasha and Lauren back in the starting gate after having endured a long road back from injury. The second highlight is Kevin Bolger winning the U.S. National Sprint title. It was so impressive watching Kevin execute and go on to win!"
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