Six starts in her first season at Utah with four finishes in the top-10.
Was in the top-nine on home snow during the Utah Invitational, taking seventh in the 7.5K classic and ninth in the 15K freestyle.
Took ninth again in the Montana State 20K freestyle.
Final college race of the season netted a 10th-place finish in the 20K freestyle at the RMISA Championships.
Represented the U.S. during the FIS Junior World Ski Championships in Italy, placing 12th in the 10K freestyle.
Prior to Utah
Skied with Mt. Bachelor Sports Education Foundation
Five FIS podiums between the 2023 and ’24 seasons
Was the junior champion in 10K freestyle during the 2024 U.S. Nationals at Soldier Hollow.
Represented the United States at the 2024 Winter Youth Olympics, making three starts including a top-six classic result
Also helped the U.S. to a top-five performance in 4x5km mixed relay
Competed in the U-18 Nordic Nations Cup in Finland, racing to a ninth-place result in the 5K freestyle and top-25 in classic sprints
Helped the U.S. relay team to fourth place at the Nordic Nations Cup
Personal
Parents are Jason and Danielle.
Has one sibling, Axel.
Enjoys mountain biking, running, and spending time in the mountains.
Spends some of her free time baking.
Can speak French.
Gerard on the U
“I chose the University of Utah because I wanted a team where I can grow as an athlete as much as possible. The level of skiing, quality of teammates and coaches, and the location made it an easy choice.”
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