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2016-17 Skiing Roster

Sylvia Nordskar

  • Height 5-9
  • Class Senior
  • Hometown Bærum, Norway

Biography

2016:

  •  Did not ski in any races this year


2015:

  • Named to the All-America Team.
  • Member of the National Collegiate All-Academic Team.
  • Named RMISA Skier of the Week on January 14th.
  • Finished second in the 5K freestyle and third in the 15K classical at the NCAA Championships.
  • Won the 5K freestyle and took second in the 15K classical at the CU Invitational.
  • Won both the 5K freestyle and 10K classical at the Utah Invitational.

2014:

  • Helped Denver win its 22nd NCAA Championship.
  • Placed second in 5K classical at NCAA Championships, earning First Team All-America honors.
  • Placed thirs in 15K freestyle at NCAA Championships, earning First Team All-America honors.
  • RMISA women's Nordic regular season MVP.
  • Competed in 11 races for Denver.
  • Won four races, including three classical races.
  • Did not place below third in any race she competed in.
  • USCSCA National Academic Team.
Before Denver:
  • Won the 5km skate in the Norwegian Cup.
  • Won classic sprint in 2010 Norwegian Championship.
  • Skied for the Lillehammer Ski Club.
Personal:
  • Born June 19, 1993 in Bærum, Norway.
  • Daughter of Helge and Hege.
  • Has three brothers, Jørgen, Jo and Gjermund.
  • Chose Denver to experience something new while studying and competing at a high level.
  • Enjoys the mountains and alpine touring in the Rocky Mountains.
  • Hopes to find a nice job that motivates her.
  • Completed undergraduate degree in Finance in 2016 and pursuing MBA as a graduate student for the 2016-17 academic year

Historical Player Information

  • 2015-16Junior

    Nordic
    5'9"
  • 2016-17Senior

    Nordic
    5'9"