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Scott Patterson
Cross-Country Skiing

Scott

Patterson

Olympian 2018, 2022

Scott Patterson

Athlete Bio#

Scott Patterson skis across the snow while leaning forward

Height

5'11"

Age

33

Hometown

Anchorage, AK

Education

University of Vermont, ‘14

Quick Facts
  • Specialty: Distance Events

  • Son of Margaret Hillhouse and Stephen Patterson

  • Scott has one sister, Caitlin

  • Began cross-country skiing in childhood

  • Patterson works part-time as a mechanical engineer in his hometown of Anchorage, AK

  • He enjoys running, climbing and rafting 

Biographical Information

Scott Patterson is an American cross-country skier. Growing up in Anchorage, Alaska, he attended South Anchorage High School. During his high school years, he became a three-time Alaska State skimeister. Patterson continued his skiing career at the University of Vermont, competing alongside his sister Caitlin, and graduated in 2014 with a degree in mechanical engineering. 

Patterson made his debut at the Olympic Winter Games PyeongChang 2018 where he placed 11th in the 50-kilometer mass start, marking one of the best results for an American male in that event. That same year, Patterson won gold in the 15-kilometer freestyle event during the U.S. Championships – one of his most impressive achievements. In the 2021-22 season, he achieved his first world cup win, when he was part of the U.S. team that clinched victory in the 4×5-kilometer mixed relay in Falun, Sweden.

In March 2024, he announced his retirement from competitive cross-country skiing. He currently represents the Alaska Pacific University and the U.S. Ski Team, while working part-time as a mechanical engineer. An all-around athlete, he enjoys running, climbing and rafting in his free time. 

Olympic Experience
  • 2-time Olympian
    • Olympic Games Beijing 2022, 8th (50km Freestyle - Men), 9th (4 x 10km Relay - Men), 11th (2 x 15km Skiathlon - Men), 38th (15km Classic Style - Men)
    • Olympic Games Pyeongchang 2018, 11th (4 x 10km Relay - Men, 50km Classic Style - Men), 18th (2 x 15km Skiathlon - Men), 21th (15km Freestyle - Men)
World Championships Experience
  • Most recent: 2023 – 7th (4 x 10km Relay - Men), 15th (15km Freestyle - Men), 16th (50km Classic Style - Men), 19th (2 x 15km Skiathlon - Men)
  • Years of participation: 15km Freestyle - Men 2021, 2023; 2 x 15km Skiathlon - Men 2019, 2021, 2023; 4 x 10km Relay - Men 2019, 2021, 2023; 50km Classic Style - Men 2021, 2023; 15km Classic Style - Men 2019; 50km Freestyle - Men 2019
  • Top finish: 7th – 2023 (4 x 10km Relay - Men)

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