Font ResizeBOZEMAN, Mont. -- University of Colorado alpine skiers competed in a "Western Qualifier," or a makeup giant slalom from Western State's meet earlier this month.
In the men's race, Denver's Seppi Stiegler won in 1 minute, 39.31 seconds, topping New Mexico's Tor Fodnesbergene by a tenth of a second. Colorado's top finisher was junior Tony Cesolini, who finished 19th in 1:41.63.
In the women's giant slalom, CU seniors Lucie Zikova and Rachel Roosevelt finished third and fourth, respectively.
Western Qualifier
Men's Giant Slalom -- 1. Seppi Stiegler, DU, 1:39:31; 2. Tor Fodnesbergene, UNM, 1:39.41; 3. John Buchar, DU, 1:39.81; 4. Gregory Berger, UN, 1:39.84; 5. Marc Perathoner, WSC, 1:40.28. CU Finishers: 19. Tony Cesolini 1:41.63; 23. Stefan Hughes, 1:42.25; 26. Arman Serebrakian, 1:42.44; 31. Miles Cooke, 1:44.23; 32. Drew Roberts, 1:44.36; 33. Josh Bryan, 1:44.76. Disqualified (2nd run): Patrick Duran.
Women's Giant Slalom -- 1. Katie Lyons, UN, 1:36.74; 2. Karin Ohlin, UNM, 1:37.30; 3. Lucie Zikova, CU, 1:37.40; 4. Rachel Roosevelt, CU, 1:37.45; 5. Chirine Njeim, Utah, 1:37.74. Other CU Finishers: 15. Lisa Perricone, CU, 1:38.93; 26. Heidi Hillenbrand, 1:40.24; 33. Ashley Babcock, 1:44.99.
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