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Katie Rowekamp finishes 37th in World Cup debut in Sölden

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 30, 2026, 10:06 PM

Last updated Oct 30, 2026

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Summary

Katie Rowekamp, 17, from Girdwood, made her World Cup debut at the 2026 opener in Sölden, Austria. Competing in her first giant slalom, she recorded a time of 1 minute, 10.07 seconds but did not qualify for a second run, finishing 37th. Rowekamp, the youngest member of the U.S. Alpine Ski Team, had previously expressed her goal to earn a World Cup start, which she achieved. Despite the setback, she plans to compete in the North American Cup, Europa Cup, and future World Cup events as she looks to elevate her goals this season.

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By the Numbers

•Rowekamp is the youngest member of the U.S. Alpine Ski Team.
•She competed in the World Cup opener in Sölden.
•Rowekamp's first run time was 1:10.07, placing her 37th.
•She aims to participate in multiple skiing events this season.
•Rowekamp has a background at Burke Mountain Academy.

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10:06 PMYahoo Sports — At 17, Girdwood's Katie Rowekamp is making waves in the Alpine ski world

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Oct. 30—Katie Rowekamp is going big. Rowekamp, who is from Girdwood, has launched a career trajectory just as steep as Mount Alyeska's North Face, which she grew up skiing. At 16, she was named to the U.S. Alpine Ski Team, the youngest member of a squad that includes luminaries like Mikaela Shiffrin and Breezy Johnson. And last weekend, as a freshly minted 17-year-old, Rowekamp found herself ...
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