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Norbye Takes Bronze in Slalom at Westminster Invitational
1/17/2024 6:50 PM | Skiing
Utes debuted the Spencer F. Eccles Olympic Mountain Center at the Utah Olympic Park
PARK CITY, Utah – In the first collegiate races held at the Spencer F. Eccles Olympic Mountain Center at the Utah Olympic Park, Kaja Norbye of the Utah Ski Team had a third-place slalom finish while three men placed in the top-10 on Wednesday as part of the Westminster Invitational.
It marked the start of the 2024 RMISA alpine schedule, as well as four straight days of alpine competition on the new hill. Athletes across the board were faced with challenging weather throughout much of the day but were able to push through, thanks in part to many assisting with course conditions.
Utah continues to lead the team standings of the Westminster Invitational, now totaling 477 points. The Utes are 58 points in front of second-place Denver, and 79 points ahead of Alaska Anchorage in third place.
Norbye's season debut bronze medal included a total time of 1:36.89. She sat sixth after the opening run, then won the afternoon (45.27) to vault up three places in the race standings and record her eighth podium as a Ute. Making her first start as a Ute, Melanie Dahlberg placed in the top-10 (1:41.53).
"Coming back from an injury last year, I was not sure what I would be able to accomplish or where my level is at right now," Norbye said. "So it was a very pleasant surprise to be able to perform on a day like today, and a huge confidence boost going into the rest of this week's races!"
In the men's event, Utah placed three athletes into the top-10 in Mikkel Solbakken (7th; 1:29.26), Oliver Parazette (8th; 1:29.41) and Jay Poulter (10th; 1:29.67). It was a nice finish to Poulter's Utah debut, winning the second run with a time of 43.58 seconds. He jumped 12 spots into the top-10, after tabbing 22nd on his first run of the day.
Michelle Kervén had a second-place time in the first run at 49.87 seconds but was unable to finish the second run. On the men's side, Wilhelm Normannseth got off to a great start (42.95 seconds) with his first run off the leader by just four-hundredths of a second. He appeared in position for a podium spot down the stretch, but unfortunately was disqualified late in the second run.
Additional Utes making their first starts with the team included Kaila Lafreniere and Sindre Myklebust. Gustav Vøllo, Raphael Lessard and Claire Timmermann also made their respective season debuts.
Next Up
Teams will return to the Spencer F. Eccles Olympic Mountain Center at the Utah Olympic Park on Thursday for another slalom race, this time scored as part of the Utah Invitational. First run is scheduled for 9 a.m., and awards for both slalom days will be presented following Thursday's competition.
Giant slalom will be held on Friday and Saturday, with one each counting as part of the Westminster Invitational (Friday) and Utah Invitational (Saturday).
Follow the Utah Ski Team
Follow the Utes on social media (@utahskiteam).
It marked the start of the 2024 RMISA alpine schedule, as well as four straight days of alpine competition on the new hill. Athletes across the board were faced with challenging weather throughout much of the day but were able to push through, thanks in part to many assisting with course conditions.
Utah continues to lead the team standings of the Westminster Invitational, now totaling 477 points. The Utes are 58 points in front of second-place Denver, and 79 points ahead of Alaska Anchorage in third place.
Norbye's season debut bronze medal included a total time of 1:36.89. She sat sixth after the opening run, then won the afternoon (45.27) to vault up three places in the race standings and record her eighth podium as a Ute. Making her first start as a Ute, Melanie Dahlberg placed in the top-10 (1:41.53).
"Coming back from an injury last year, I was not sure what I would be able to accomplish or where my level is at right now," Norbye said. "So it was a very pleasant surprise to be able to perform on a day like today, and a huge confidence boost going into the rest of this week's races!"
In the men's event, Utah placed three athletes into the top-10 in Mikkel Solbakken (7th; 1:29.26), Oliver Parazette (8th; 1:29.41) and Jay Poulter (10th; 1:29.67). It was a nice finish to Poulter's Utah debut, winning the second run with a time of 43.58 seconds. He jumped 12 spots into the top-10, after tabbing 22nd on his first run of the day.
Michelle Kervén had a second-place time in the first run at 49.87 seconds but was unable to finish the second run. On the men's side, Wilhelm Normannseth got off to a great start (42.95 seconds) with his first run off the leader by just four-hundredths of a second. He appeared in position for a podium spot down the stretch, but unfortunately was disqualified late in the second run.
Additional Utes making their first starts with the team included Kaila Lafreniere and Sindre Myklebust. Gustav Vøllo, Raphael Lessard and Claire Timmermann also made their respective season debuts.
Next Up
Teams will return to the Spencer F. Eccles Olympic Mountain Center at the Utah Olympic Park on Thursday for another slalom race, this time scored as part of the Utah Invitational. First run is scheduled for 9 a.m., and awards for both slalom days will be presented following Thursday's competition.
Giant slalom will be held on Friday and Saturday, with one each counting as part of the Westminster Invitational (Friday) and Utah Invitational (Saturday).
Follow the Utah Ski Team
Follow the Utes on social media (@utahskiteam).
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