SYNC ATHLETE UPDATES
A new year is officially underway, and SYNC athletes are rolling into it with momentum. From early mornings on the hill to long travel and race days, the SYNC Team and Athlete Ambassador Team have already put in serious work this season.
As we head deeper into the 25/26 season, we wanted to bring you inside the journey. These updates are about more than results. They are about progress, resilience, and the everyday grind that defines ski racing. This is a snapshot of where the team is now, what they have been building, and what is still ahead.
Season Snapshot
The SYNC Team and Athlete Ambassador Team have come out of the gate strong this season. Early season training and races have set the tone, and the energy across the group is HIGH.
- Overall standout results across multiple age groups and levels
- Early season wins and podium finishes
- Breakthrough performances and confidence-building races
- Strong comebacks after injuries, setbacks, or tough previous seasons
- Productive training blocks, on-snow camps, and heavy travel schedules
The general vibe is clear. The team is fired up heading into 2026 and hungry for more.
STANDOUT ACHIEVEMENTS
AUDREY CROWLEY: Qualified for the 2026 Paralympic Games!
ELENA DEDA: 3rd place at the Panorama FIS race; 1st for juniors
ERIK READ: 27th place in GS at the Copper World Cup
GEORGE STEFFEY: 27th place in GS at the Beaver Creek World Cup
JIMMY KRUPKA: Back in gates after injury!
KATIE ROWEKAMP: 2nd place in the Copper NorAm Super G; 1st for juniors
ROXY COATSWORTH: 1st place in the Norquay FIS Slalom; invited to EC Ski Cross races with the Canadian Team
SARAH BENNETT: 1st place in the Copper NorAm Slalom; 2nd place in the Copper NorAm Super G; 3rd place in the Copper NorAm Super G
SIMON FOURNIER: 3rd place in the Beaver Creek NorAm Slalom
STEF FLECKENSTEIN: Back on snow following major injury!
Audrey Crowley — 2008
Audrey is a third-year FIS athlete with Ski & Snowboard Club Vail from Eagle, Colorado. She is taking a gap year to focus fully on skiing while working toward the Milan-Cortina 2026 Paralympic Games. Audrey is passionate about the ski racing community and is always bringing positive energy to the hill and smiling her way down any course. Her motto: “I just never thought I couldn’t.”
Going to the 2026 Paralympic Games. Go Audrey!
"My goal is to continue preparing for Milan-Cortina and building consistency, confidence, and race execution through the season."
George Steffey — 1997
George is an independent athlete on the Global Racing Team competing on the World Cup and NorAm circuits, with a focused drive toward GS excellence this season. A consistent technical skier with a steady upward trajectory, he brings determination and passion to every race environment.
27th place in GS at the Beaver Creek World Cup (bouncing back after a back injury and bib 58!)
“I’m just going to stay focused on skiing as fast as I can, hammer down the rest of the season and see where it takes me.”
Katie Rowekamp — 2009
Katie is from Girdwood, Alaska and is in her first year of FIS skiing for Burke Mountain Academy. She is focused on developing consistency, learning from new environments, and building connections across the circuit. Katie is off to a HOT start with her first NorAm podium in Copper.
2nd place in the Copper NorAm Super G; 1st place for juniors
"My goals for the rest of the season are to continue adapting to the FIS level and gaining experience and confidence at races."
HAPPY NEW YEAR ✨
As we step into a new year, we want to pause and recognize what truly brings this community together: the shared love of ski racing and the people who pour their time, energy, and heart into it. From parents who are there no matter the weather, loading cars before sunrise and cheering through long days, to coaches who show up in the tough moments and help lift athletes back up when days feel heavy, to athletes chasing progress one turn at a time, this community is what makes the journey meaningful.
Thank you for being part of the SYNC and ski racing community. Your support, passion, and belief in the process help fuel every training day, every race start, and every comeback story. Here’s to more growth, more memories, and more moments worth celebrating in 2026.
Happy New Year, we’re glad you’re on this journey with us.