Five Ford Sayre athletes traveled to Park City UT from February 24 – March 2, 2025 to represent the Eastern Division in the Ski Jumping and Nordic Combined Junior National Championships.
Caroline Chor, Hanover NH
Dylan Cote, Lyme NH
Ava Joyal, Brattleboro VT
Wesley Leonard, Hinsdale NH
Celia Osborne, Sunapee NH (did not compete due to injury)
The ski jumping competition was held at Utah Olympic Park, and the nordic skiing race was held at Soldier Hollow Nordic Center. Ford Sayre athletes overcame warm weather challenges to win exciting victories and gain valuable experience.
The Ford Sayre group consisted of Junior National first-timers and returning athletes, all taking home personal bests and a few podium spots. Caroline Chor took home first place in the U16 female individual ski jumping as well as first in the individual Nordic combined race. Caroline teamed up with Islay Sheil of the Salisbury Winter Sports Association to win first place in the team ski jumping event, and with Paisley Rancourt of the Andover Outing Club to earn second place in the team Nordic combined relays. Ava Joyal secured fourth place in the team ski jumping event, paired with Piper Mouttet of the Steamboat Springs Winter Sports Club. In the co-ed Elimination Jumping Competition, Caroline finished among the final four.
Congratulations to all!
