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Johansen Wins Giant Slalom As Buffs Inch Closer To Denver, Remain In Second

PARK CITY, Utah – Freshman Ola Johansen continued the incredible start of his career by winning the giant slalom race, helping the University of Colorado ski team to a win in the event as CU edged ever closer to Denver in the overall team standings of the Utah Invitational Wednesday at Park City Mountain Resort.

Freshman Max Luukko took fifth and senior Henrik Gunnarsson was eighth as CU was the only team with three skiers in the top 10. The Buffs racked up 92 points while Denver was second with 80.

At the midpoint of the meet, the Pioneers lead with 320 points to Colorado’s 318.