(above) The 2008 DU ski team was honored at Coors Field for winning their 19th NCAA National ChampionshipFrom: Denver Post & DU Athletics Website
by Mike Chambers
Skiing season might be over, but this week the University of Denver will be feting its top ranked program in Washington, D.C..
On Tuesday, Colorado snow enthusiasts will celebrate the very program that helps make the state's ski industry the best in North America, and perhaps the world.
DU's ski team, the 2008 NCAA champion, will visit the White House and meet President Bush in a South Lawn ceremony.
The Pioneers' 19 skiing championships are the most in NCAA history, followed by Colorado (16) and Utah (10). DU has captured five of the past nine national titles, also winning it all in 2000, 2001, 2002 and 2005.
This will mark the first time the DU ski team has visited the White House.
"The student-athletes, coaches and administrators are very grateful for this opportunity to represent the University of Denver in our nation's capital," DU alpine coach Andy LeRoy said.
At the NCAA Championships, John Buchar was the second Pioneer in as many years to claim both the men’s slalom and giant slalom individual titles. Adam Cole won both events last year, but missed this season after breaking his left leg during the first run of the year.
The Pioneers recorded 10 top-five finishes at the NCAA Championships. Seppi Steigler and joined Buchar on the podium with a second place finish in the slalom. Meanwhile, Francesco Ghedina was fourth in giant slalom, just 0.85 seconds behind Buchar in first. In the women’s alpine competition, Jenny Lathrop was third in slalom and fourth in giant slalom.
Antje Maempel finished third in classical while Annelise Bailly was third in freestyle and fifth in classical. For the men, Rene Reisshauer placed fifth in the freestyle.
"Winning the national championship was a result of hard work and individual sacrifices for the sake of the team," said David Stewart, nordic head coach at Denver. "We are pleased that all members of the team will be honored by the president for their achievements."
On Tuesday, Colorado snow enthusiasts will celebrate the very program that helps make the state's ski industry the best in North America, and perhaps the world.
DU's ski team, the 2008 NCAA champion, will visit the White House and meet President Bush in a South Lawn ceremony.
The Pioneers' 19 skiing championships are the most in NCAA history, followed by Colorado (16) and Utah (10). DU has captured five of the past nine national titles, also winning it all in 2000, 2001, 2002 and 2005.
This will mark the first time the DU ski team has visited the White House.
"The student-athletes, coaches and administrators are very grateful for this opportunity to represent the University of Denver in our nation's capital," DU alpine coach Andy LeRoy said.
At the NCAA Championships, John Buchar was the second Pioneer in as many years to claim both the men’s slalom and giant slalom individual titles. Adam Cole won both events last year, but missed this season after breaking his left leg during the first run of the year.
The Pioneers recorded 10 top-five finishes at the NCAA Championships. Seppi Steigler and joined Buchar on the podium with a second place finish in the slalom. Meanwhile, Francesco Ghedina was fourth in giant slalom, just 0.85 seconds behind Buchar in first. In the women’s alpine competition, Jenny Lathrop was third in slalom and fourth in giant slalom.
Antje Maempel finished third in classical while Annelise Bailly was third in freestyle and fifth in classical. For the men, Rene Reisshauer placed fifth in the freestyle.
"Winning the national championship was a result of hard work and individual sacrifices for the sake of the team," said David Stewart, nordic head coach at Denver. "We are pleased that all members of the team will be honored by the president for their achievements."
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