Friday, January 10
Aspen Ski Resort
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Montana State University
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RMISA Alpine Qualifier - GS
MSU's Aage Solheim (left) placed second in giant slalom at the RMISA NCAA Qualifier on Friday afternoon.
Solheim Finds Podium as Montana State Skiers Open 2020 Season
1/10/2020 5:37:00 PM | Men's Skiing, Women's Skiing, Skiing
Montana State sophomore Aage Solheim put together two solid giant slalom runs to finish second in the event as the Rocky Mountain Intercollegiate Ski Association opened its 2020 season with a NCAA Qualifier. The qualifier does not count for team scoring, but individual racers can pick up NCAA qualifying points.
ASPEN, Colo. – Montana State sophomore Aage Solheim put together two solid giant slalom runs to finish second in the event as the Rocky Mountain Intercollegiate Ski Association opened its 2020 season with a NCAA Qualifier. The qualifier does not count for team scoring, but individual racers can pick up NCAA qualifying points.
A product of Staarheim, Norway, Solheim had the third fastest opening and second runs. His consistent effort moved him up one spot with a two-run total of 2:06.13. Westminster's Mikkel Solbakken won the giant slalom in a clocking of 2:05.05.
Also earning qualifying points for the Bobcats were Patrick Carry, 13th, 2:09.22, and Zak Vinter, 17th, 2:09.81. Louis Muhlen-Schulte, who had the fourth fastest opening run, did not finish his second go.
"It was a very positive start for the Bobcats," said MSU Alpine Head Coach Kevin Francis. "Everyone had good sections and runs. Aage put two good runs together. The conditions were challenging, and they took care of business."
Freshman Nellie Talbot paced the Bobcat women's team finishing sixth overall with a two-run total of 2:14.78. She was followed by Haley Cutler, 11th, 2:15.76, Cecily Decker, 13th, 2:16.13, and Trixie Lever, 20th, 2:16.76. Antonia Wearmouth did not finish her opening run.
Colorado's Mikaela Tommy won the women's giant slalom in 2:12.07.
"Haley Cutler and Beatrix Lever found a new gear and skied their best so far this year," Francis said. "Nellie Talbot showed she has good speed even when she isn't taking huge risks. It was a good opening day for both teams."
The Bobcats will open the Denver Invitational on Saturday with the giant slalom races at Aspen Ski Resort.
A product of Staarheim, Norway, Solheim had the third fastest opening and second runs. His consistent effort moved him up one spot with a two-run total of 2:06.13. Westminster's Mikkel Solbakken won the giant slalom in a clocking of 2:05.05.
Also earning qualifying points for the Bobcats were Patrick Carry, 13th, 2:09.22, and Zak Vinter, 17th, 2:09.81. Louis Muhlen-Schulte, who had the fourth fastest opening run, did not finish his second go.
"It was a very positive start for the Bobcats," said MSU Alpine Head Coach Kevin Francis. "Everyone had good sections and runs. Aage put two good runs together. The conditions were challenging, and they took care of business."
Freshman Nellie Talbot paced the Bobcat women's team finishing sixth overall with a two-run total of 2:14.78. She was followed by Haley Cutler, 11th, 2:15.76, Cecily Decker, 13th, 2:16.13, and Trixie Lever, 20th, 2:16.76. Antonia Wearmouth did not finish her opening run.
Colorado's Mikaela Tommy won the women's giant slalom in 2:12.07.
"Haley Cutler and Beatrix Lever found a new gear and skied their best so far this year," Francis said. "Nellie Talbot showed she has good speed even when she isn't taking huge risks. It was a good opening day for both teams."
The Bobcats will open the Denver Invitational on Saturday with the giant slalom races at Aspen Ski Resort.
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