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Hoffman and Kervén Highlight Day One of Westminster Invitational
1/26/2023 5:25 PM | Skiing
Hoffman collects win and a silver medal in pair of slalom races
SNOWBIRD, Utah – Utah's Madison Hoffman won the morning slalom race and took home the silver medal in the afternoon, while Michelle Kervén recorded her first two collegiate podiums with a pair of third-place finishes as the Utes opened the Westminster Invitational on Thursday at Snowbird.
Although a little shorthanded with just four athletes racing today, Utah nevertheless has a one-point lead on Denver for the meet lead in the team standings. Teams will return to Snowbird on Friday for two men's slalom races to conclude the Westminster Invitational, with the first currently slated for a 9 a.m. start.
In the morning race, Hoffman was 10th in the first run, before coming back and winning the second run (49.05 seconds) to climb to the top of the race. Kervén was third in the first run before placing second in the second run to finish the race third overall. Kaja Norbye and Claire Timmermann each also made their respective college season debuts, placing 13th and 28th.
The athletes took a short break before heading back up for the second race, ending up with Hoffman and Kervén taking the No. 2 and 3 spots. Kervén and Hoffman each went into the lead at the time they finished their second runs, with the pair's second runs placing third (50.49 seconds) for Kervén and fifth (50.59 seconds) for Hoffman.
Hoffman now owns six career college podiums and two victories.
Fans headed to Snowbird on Friday should be prepared for traffic in Little Cottonwood Canyon as well as the possibility of traction law going up in the morning, coming down after the races, or both. As an alternate, the Utah Transit Authority also runs its Ski Bus Route 994 up Little Cottonwood Canyon, with a schedule available here.
Follow the Utah Ski Team on social media @utahskiteam.
Although a little shorthanded with just four athletes racing today, Utah nevertheless has a one-point lead on Denver for the meet lead in the team standings. Teams will return to Snowbird on Friday for two men's slalom races to conclude the Westminster Invitational, with the first currently slated for a 9 a.m. start.
Hear from head alpine coach JJ Johnson following today's day one of the Westminster Invitational up here at Snowbird#GoUtes pic.twitter.com/Y2OAPOXw1c
— Utah Ski Team (@utahskiteam) January 26, 2023
In the morning race, Hoffman was 10th in the first run, before coming back and winning the second run (49.05 seconds) to climb to the top of the race. Kervén was third in the first run before placing second in the second run to finish the race third overall. Kaja Norbye and Claire Timmermann each also made their respective college season debuts, placing 13th and 28th.
The athletes took a short break before heading back up for the second race, ending up with Hoffman and Kervén taking the No. 2 and 3 spots. Kervén and Hoffman each went into the lead at the time they finished their second runs, with the pair's second runs placing third (50.49 seconds) for Kervén and fifth (50.59 seconds) for Hoffman.
Hoffman now owns six career college podiums and two victories.
Fans headed to Snowbird on Friday should be prepared for traffic in Little Cottonwood Canyon as well as the possibility of traction law going up in the morning, coming down after the races, or both. As an alternate, the Utah Transit Authority also runs its Ski Bus Route 994 up Little Cottonwood Canyon, with a schedule available here.
Follow the Utah Ski Team on social media @utahskiteam.
Hear from Madi after a fantastic day out there for the junior from Sydney#GoUtes pic.twitter.com/A4tOWINJ9N
— Utah Ski Team (@utahskiteam) January 27, 2023
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— Utah Ski Team (@utahskiteam) January 27, 2023
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We lead the Westminster Invitational after day one! See ya back at @snowbird tomorrow for slalom with the guys!#GoUtes pic.twitter.com/1n9mmYuHHO
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