Despite having the strongest collegiate ski racing system in the world, the U.S. sent its smallest Alpine team in history to the 25th World University Games—while other nations, even those in crisis, secured full support. With student-athletes forced to cover their own costs, participation is dwindling, and without change, the U.S. may not have a team at the next Games. Do we walk away, or find a way to rebuild?
The FISU Winter World University Games commenced with two athletes from USA universities achieving success. Louison Accambray from the University of Colorado and Loïc Chable from the University of Denver secured victories in the initial days of this prestigious competition.
2013 NCAA and World University Games slalom champion Joonas Rasanen will likely see more World Cup starts next winter.
Incoming USSA CEO Tiger Shaw foreruns at the annual Holiday Classic hosted by Proctor Academy.
2013 NCAA slalom champion repeats the feat in Italy.
Colorado Buffalo Shane McLean finishes 15th and Utah's Lauren Samuels 17th in the women's super G.
Skiing for her home nation of Hungary, University of Alaska's Anna Berecz finishes eighth in the downhill.
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