Raced in both home events during the Utah Invitational, but was limited to those two starts due to injury.
2024 – Freshman
All-RMISA Honorable Mention
Started all 11 regular season races during her first season as a Ute.
Three top-10 results on the year, with her first podium coming at the Denver Invitational with bronze in the 10K classic (Feb. 9).
Finished eighth in the other DU race, the 5K freestyle (Feb. 10).
Also placed ninth in the 20K classic at the RMISA Championships (Feb. 25).
Prior to Utah
Skied with WSV Ramsau am Dachstein.
Three-time competitor at the FIS Nordic Junior World Championships.
Part of the silver medal-winning Nordic mixed team at the 2020 Youth Olympic Games.
Had two victories on the Alpen Cup circuit.
Won 21 Austrian championship titles.
Personal
Parents are Maria and Achim.
Has one brother, Paul.
Both parents competed in skiing at the Olympics and World Championships level.
Enjoys tennis, golf, mountain biking and travel.
Walcher on the U
“I chose the University of Utah because it offers so many great training opportunities as well as excellent education programs. Moreover, the university offers numerous amazing opportunities for both athletic and personal development.”
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