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
23
Hometown
Winthrop, WA
Education
University of Utah
Quick Facts
- Novie's mom was a professional skier and got her started in the sport when she was very young
- Favorite movie is The Secret Life of Walter Mitty
- When she is off snow, she can be found camping, backpacking and trying new Trader Joe's snacks.
Career Highlights
- 2021 World Cup, 7th (10K freestyle)
- 2020 Junior World Championships, silver (4x3.3K relay), 9th (15K freestyle), 22nd (sprint freestyle)
- 2020 U.S. Championships, 13th (10K freestyle), 17th (sprint freestyle)
- 2019 Junior World Championships, 4th (4x3.3K relay)
Olympic Experience
- 1-time Olympian
- Olympic Games Beijing 2022, 6th (4 x 5km Relay - Women), 18th (30km Freestyle - Women), 24th (10km Classic Style - Women)
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