PARK CITY, Utah – The Nevada Ski Team concluded the third of four days of competition in Park City, wrapping the first day of giant slalom, contested in the final day of the Westminster Invitational at the Utah Olympic Park.
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Due to difficult conditions, the women's first run was pushed back, allowing for the men's first run to be competed to start the morning.
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For Nevada,
Iver Walday Naess was the top finisher, placing within the top-20 in 17
th (2:13.23). After posting a 29
th ranked first run, Naess ultimately climbed up 12 spots after having the fastest second run in the field (1:04.12).
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Andreas Unhjem Smith (2:16.83) and
Ulrik Danielsen (2:16.98) placed 32
nd and 35
th respectively, also climbing up in the ranks in their second runs by one spot and three spots. Both saw two-second improvements from their first runs. Rounding out the men,
Jules Baur (2:17.72) and Engebret Halbjorus (2:22.31), finished 33
rd and 40
th.
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On the women's side,
Georgie Sullivan was the lone Wolf Pack representative finishing 22
nd (2:21.48), posting solid first and second runs that ranked within the top-25.
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The Pack will wrap the second day of giant slalom and the final day of the Utah Invitational Saturday at the Utah Olympic Park.
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Results (Nevada)
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Men
17.
Iver Walday Naess – 2:13.23
31.
Andreas Unhjem Smith – 2:16.83
32.
Ulrik Danielsen – 2:16.98
33.
Jules Baur – 2:17.72
40.
Engebret Halbjorhus – 2:22.31
Ryan Herhusky – DNF/DNS
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Women
19.
Georgie Sullivan – 2:21.48
Jessica Blackburn – DNF/DNS
Elle Murphy – DNF/DNS
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