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Alison Mackie comes to Utah after competing at the 2026 Winter Olympics and winning the women's U23 FIS overall World Cup title. (Photo: Nordic Focus)
Utah Ski Team Signs Alison Mackie Ahead of 2027 Season
5/28/2026 2:59 PM | Skiing
Utes bolster Nordic lineup with U23 World Cup winner and 2026 Olympian
SALT LAKE CITY – The University of Utah Ski Team and director of skiing Fredrik Landstedt began introducing its 2027 newcomers on Wednesday with the signing of Nordic standout Alison Mackie.
Mackie, a native of Edmonton, Alberta, competed with Alberta World Cup Academy prior to signing with Utah. The rising star on the cross-country circuit was the women's U23 World Cup overall winner during the 2026 FIS season, becoming the first Canadian woman to accomplish that feat. She also qualified for the 2026 Winter Olympics, earning five starts during the Milano Cortina Games including a top-eight result in the women's 10K freestyle interval start.
"I chose the University of Utah because there is no better environment for me to excel in both athletics and academics," said Mackie. "The quality of support is unmatched and I am really looking forward to continuing my development as an elite athlete and student."
Mackie's 2026 season also included an individual title in the 20K freestyle mass start during the U23 World Championships. Her World Cup slate included the Tour de Ski, which saw Mackie finish 12th.
During the 2025 circuit, Mackie claimed bronze at the FIS Junior World Championships in both the 10K freestyle interval start and 20K classic mass start, as well as fourth in the classic sprints. It made Mackie the first Canadian woman since 1989 to medal at junior worlds.
She made her World Cup debut in 2024.
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Mackie, a native of Edmonton, Alberta, competed with Alberta World Cup Academy prior to signing with Utah. The rising star on the cross-country circuit was the women's U23 World Cup overall winner during the 2026 FIS season, becoming the first Canadian woman to accomplish that feat. She also qualified for the 2026 Winter Olympics, earning five starts during the Milano Cortina Games including a top-eight result in the women's 10K freestyle interval start.
"I chose the University of Utah because there is no better environment for me to excel in both athletics and academics," said Mackie. "The quality of support is unmatched and I am really looking forward to continuing my development as an elite athlete and student."
Mackie's 2026 season also included an individual title in the 20K freestyle mass start during the U23 World Championships. Her World Cup slate included the Tour de Ski, which saw Mackie finish 12th.
During the 2025 circuit, Mackie claimed bronze at the FIS Junior World Championships in both the 10K freestyle interval start and 20K classic mass start, as well as fourth in the classic sprints. It made Mackie the first Canadian woman since 1989 to medal at junior worlds.
She made her World Cup debut in 2024.
Follow the Utah Ski Team
Follow the Utah Ski Team on social media @utahskiteam. Download the Utah 360 app here.
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