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University of Denver Athletics

2026 Skiing Roster

Sondre Oestervold

  • Position Nordic
  • Height 6-0
  • Class Graduate Student
  • Hometown Kristiansand, Norway
  • High School Hovden Skigymnasium
  • Prev Team Vindbjart Ski

Biography

Before Denver: Placed third among U23 skiers and sixth overall in the freestyle sprint at 2025 Norwegian Cup in Gaalaa … Finished the 2025 season 11th overall in the senior Norwegian Cup sprint standings, with a fifth-place finish among his countrymen (sixth overall) in a freestyle sprint race in Gaalaa … Has served as a reserve for Norway’s Senior World Cup squad.
 
Personal: Graduated high school from Hovden Skigymnasium in 2022 … Earned his bachelor’s degree in business administration from the University of Inland Norway in spring 2025 … Earning his master’s degree in finance at DU … Strives to perform at a high level both academically and athletically, with the ambition of competing for and earning a medal on the World Cup circuit … Hobbies include backcountry skiing and climbing … Enjoys all types of music, including house, classic hits and rap.
 
Why DU: “I chose the University of Denver because it offers a strong academic program combined with excellent opportunities to pursue sports at a high level, allowing me to develop both academically and athletically in an international environment.”