Cross-Country Skier Benjamin Barbier Is All About The Team Headed Into The Youth Olympics
Barbier is looking to build on a breakout performance with his relay teammates at the 2023 Nordic Nations Cup.
Athlete Bio#
Age
25
Hometown
Anchorage, AK
Education
University of Utah
Personal
Luke is currently attending the University of Utah working towards a degree in Economics...Luke indicates his top memorable athletic achievement is beating Gus Schumacher in his middle school skiing opener in 2012.Career Highlights
- 2021 FIS World Cup, 18th (sprint classic)
- 2020 U.S. Championships, bronze (sprint classic)
- 2020 SuperTour, silver (sprint classic)
Olympic Experience
- 1-time Olympian
- Olympic Games Beijing 2022, 9th (4 x 10km Relay - Men), 25th (Sprint Freestyle - Men)
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