Stifel U.S. Cross Country Ski Team Set to Compete at Schutzenski Festival Oct. 14-15
(OCT 6, 2023 – PARK CITY, UT) The Utah Olympic Legacy Foundation is set to host the annual Schutzenski Festival Oct. 12-15, 2023 at Soldier Hollow Nordic Center, home of the 2002 Olympic Winter Games. Unique to this year, nearly the entire Stifel U.S. Cross Country Ski Team roster is slated to compete in the sprint and distance rollerski races, including three-time Olympic medalist Jessie Diggins, 2023 FIS Rookie of the Year Ben Ogden and 2023 World Championship medalist Julia Kern.
Over the weekend, the festival will attract all levels of biathlon and cross country ski athletes for an entire weekend of racing, community building, sponsor activations and the opportunity to watch some of the world's best athletes compete before they begin the 2023-24 season.
“Schutzenski is our way to share our excitement for the forthcoming winter with our community,” said Luke Bodensteiner, Solider Hollow general manager and chief of sport development. “We show off the best of ski racing and biathlon with trailside access to watch elite racing throughout the day, hear from pro athletes and their suppliers about the latest equipment available for the ski season, take part in open running and rollerski races, socialize with world champions and weekend warriors, and enjoy the beauty of Soldier Hollow as we glide into another season of world-class skiing and programs for all ages and interests.”
Outside of racing, the Stifel U.S. Cross Country Ski Team athletes will be trailside for a meet and greet and autograph session on Saturday, Oct. 14 before they head off to Europe for another exciting season of World Cup racing.
More information on the Schutzenski Festival can be found here, along with the full schedule of events.
Cross Country Event Schedule
*Schedule subject to change
Saturday, Oct. 14
- 10:45 a.m. // 10k classic, individual start, elite men
- 11:30 a.m. // 10k classic, individual start, elite women
- 12:45 - 1:15 p.m. // elite awards
- 1:15 - 1:30 p.m. // meet and greet
Sunday, Oct. 15
- 8:30 - 9:00 a.m. // skate sprint qualifiers, men/women
- 9:45 - 11:45 a.m. // sprint rounds, men/women
- 12:15 - 12:45 p.m. // elite awards, men/women
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FOR MORE INFORMATION
Leann Bentley
U.S. Ski & Snowboard
Communications Manager; Stifel U.S. Cross Country Ski Team Press Officer
leann.bentley@usskiandsnowboard.org
Brennan Smith
Utah Olympic Legacy Foundation (UOLF)
UOLF Marketing Manager
Bsmith@uolf.org
