Ski Standout Designated NCAA Elite Student-Athlete
9/11/2024 11:42:00 AM | Men's Skiing, Women's Skiing, Skiing
Cashman has found success at the highest level of skiing in the U.S., culminating at the 2022 Winter Olympics in Beijing, China, where she was the top American finisher in downhill, 17th, and Super G, 27th.
Montana State skier Keely Cashman has been identified by the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee as an NCAA elite student-athlete.
Unanimously approved by the NCAA Division I Council and Board of Directors, over 300 national team athletes will benefit from legislation designed to customize their training, provide easier access to elite developmental resources, and encourage collaboration across the USOPC, schools and national teams.
Cashman, a junior from Strawberry, Calif., is in her first season with the Bobcats. She has found success at the highest level of skiing in the U.S., culminating at the 2022 Winter Olympics in Beijing, China, where she was the top American finisher in downhill, 17th, and Super G, 27th.
In addition, Cashman captured bronze in the combined discipline at the 2020 World Junior Alpine Skiing Championships in Narvik, Norway. She also qualified for the 2021 FIS Alpine World Ski Championships in Cortina, Italy, but missed the event due to injury. Cashman was the 2019 U.S. champion in giant slalom and spent five seasons skiing World Cup.
Drafted collectively by the USOPC Legislative Task Force and the NCAA and supported by the USOPC Collegiate Advisory Council the elite designation helps national team student-athletes who are often trying to self-manage conflicts related to scheduling, training, and finances. These issues are further complicated by policies and practices that do not address international sport structures, quadrennial calendars, Olympic and Paralympic qualification requirements, and elevated financial demands.
The Bobcat alpine and Nordic ski teams begin its Rocky Mountain Intercollegiate Ski Association schedule in early January.
Unanimously approved by the NCAA Division I Council and Board of Directors, over 300 national team athletes will benefit from legislation designed to customize their training, provide easier access to elite developmental resources, and encourage collaboration across the USOPC, schools and national teams.
Cashman, a junior from Strawberry, Calif., is in her first season with the Bobcats. She has found success at the highest level of skiing in the U.S., culminating at the 2022 Winter Olympics in Beijing, China, where she was the top American finisher in downhill, 17th, and Super G, 27th.
In addition, Cashman captured bronze in the combined discipline at the 2020 World Junior Alpine Skiing Championships in Narvik, Norway. She also qualified for the 2021 FIS Alpine World Ski Championships in Cortina, Italy, but missed the event due to injury. Cashman was the 2019 U.S. champion in giant slalom and spent five seasons skiing World Cup.
Drafted collectively by the USOPC Legislative Task Force and the NCAA and supported by the USOPC Collegiate Advisory Council the elite designation helps national team student-athletes who are often trying to self-manage conflicts related to scheduling, training, and finances. These issues are further complicated by policies and practices that do not address international sport structures, quadrennial calendars, Olympic and Paralympic qualification requirements, and elevated financial demands.
The Bobcat alpine and Nordic ski teams begin its Rocky Mountain Intercollegiate Ski Association schedule in early January.
Players Mentioned
Alpine
/ Women's SkiingFeb. 6 Marquis on the last two free throws.AVI
Thursday, September 27
Feb. 6 Huse on the Cats' effort.AVI
Thursday, September 27
MSU Nordic Skier Tyler Reinking on UNM Invite
Thursday, September 27
MSU Skier Amy Lattimer on New Mexico Invite
Thursday, September 27
