University of Colorado sophomore Vegard Kjoelhamar won the NCAA freestyle title here Saturday, but the Buffaloes fell short in their bid for the team title despite jumping from fifth into second in the final standings as the 56th Annual NCAA Ski Championships came to a close.
Denver successfully defended its title, coming from behind a second straight year to win it. Vermont held a slight 2-point lead over the Pioneers heading into Saturday’s final two events, but DU had a full Nordic team of six skiers while UVM skied with just four. DU easily took the lead and won with 659 points. The third day (or six-event) leader had won the previous 13 titles prior to the Denver comebacks this year and in 2008. DU did not win a regular season meet but reached the top of the podium when it counted most.
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Skiers Finish Second; Kjoelhamar NCAA Freestyle Champ
Skiers Finish Second; Kjoelhamar NCAA Freestyle Champ
