Podcast: Important conversations with former U.S. ski teamer Andre Horton and Jamaican Olympic-hopeful Benjamin Alexander

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In light of current events, we decided to do our part in having difficult conversations regarding the lack of diversity in ski racing. First, we talk to Andre Horton, former speed-skier on the U.S. Ski Team, and a pioneer for black Americans in the sport. He speaks eloquently and candidly about his often-poignant story and gives us valuable insights from his perspective. Then we meet Benjamin Alexander, a Jamaican citizen with an unbelievable story, who fell in love with skiing later in life. He speaks about his pursuit of 2022 Winter Olympic qualification and offers ideas about skiing’s diversity problem. 

Andre kindly offered for anyone to reach out to him, at Horton.Andre@gmail.com

You can follow Benjamin’s story on Instagram, @benji.ski

(Questions, suggestions, and grievances to skiracingthisweek@gmail.com or DM on Instagram @jimmy_who_)

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About the Author: Jimmy Krupka

Jimmy was born in Boston, MA. He grew up on the slopes of Cannon Mountain, and later Sugarbush--his family moved to Fayston, VT when he started attending the Green Mountain Valley School. He has spent the past four years training with the US Ski Team as an invitee and attending Dartmouth College part-time. He enjoys surfing small waves, touting the Eastern mountains, and making silly videos. He is now enthusiastically hosting SRM's official podcast, "Ski Racing This Week."