1960 NCAA Skiing Championships

The 1960 NCAA Skiing Championships were contested at Bridger Bowl near Bozeman, Montana,[1] at the seventh annual NCAA-sanctioned ski tournament to determine the individual and team national champions of men's collegiate alpine skiing, cross-country skiing, and ski jumping in the United States.[2] Montana State College served as the hosts.

1960 NCAA Skiing Championships
Tournament information
SportCollege skiing
LocationMontana Bozeman, Montana
DatesMarch 24–26, 1960
AdministratorNCAA
Host(s)Montana State College
Venue(s)Bridger Bowl
Teams7
Number of
events
4 (7 titles)
Final positions
ChampionsColorado (2nd title)
1st runners-upDenver
2nd runners-upDartmouth

Colorado, coached by Bob Beattie, repeated as national champions, again edging out rival Denver in the team standings. This was the second title for the Buffaloes.[3][4]

There were no repeat individual champions this year, but downhill winner Dave Butts of Colorado won his third title; the McCall, Idaho native took the jumping and Skimeister honors the previous year.[5][6]

Venue
Main article: Bridger Bowl Ski Area
BridgerBowl is located in the United States
BridgerBowl
Bridger
Bowl
Location in the United States

This year's championships were held March 24–26 in Montana at Bridger Bowl, north of Bozeman.[1][3][4] Montana State College, located in Bozeman, served as hosts.

The seventh edition of the championships, these were the first in Montana.

Team scoring
RankTeamPoints
1st place, gold medalist(s)Colorado571.4
2nd place, silver medalist(s)Denver568.6
3rd place, bronze medalist(s)Dartmouth561.2
4Wyoming501.9
5Nevada456.4
6Western State489.5
7Washington State231.3
Source:[2][3][4]

Individual events
BridgerBowl is located in Montana
BridgerBowl
Bridger
Bowl
Location in Montana

Four events were held, which yielded seven individual titles.

  • Thursday: Slalom
  • Friday: Downhill, Cross Country
  • Saturday: Jumping [1]
EventChampion
SkierTeamTime/Score
AlpineJim GaddisUtah1:39.0
Cross CountryJohn DendahlColorado58:13
DownhillDave ButtsColorado1:27.0
JumpingDag HelgestadWashington State100.0
NordicJohn DendahlColorado1:36.4
SkimeisterJohn DendahlColorado378.6
SlalomRudy RuanaMontana1:50.10
Source:[2][3][4][5][6][7][8]

See also

References
  1. "NCAA ski tourney today; Colorado, Denver favored". Spokesman-Review. (Spokane, Washington). Associated Press. March 24, 1960. p. 14.
  2. "NCAA Skiing Championships Results" (PDF). NCAA. NCAA.org. Retrieved July 29, 2016.
  3. "Cougar jumps to NCAA crown". Lewiston Morning Tribune. (Idaho). Associated Press. March 27, 1960. p. 10.
  4. "Colorado wins NCAA ski title". Spokesman-Review. (Spokane, Washington). Associated Press. March 28, 1960. p. 9.
  5. "Butts is best NCAA skier in downhill". Spokesman-Review. (Spokane, Washington). Associated Press. March 26, 1960. p. 10.
  6. "Gaddis, Engen in NCAA downhill top 3". Deseret News. (Salt Lake City, Utah). March 26, 1960.
  7. "NCAA lead is snatched by MSC ace". Spokesman-Review. (Spokane, Washington). Associated Press. March 25, 1960. p. 16.
  8. "Idaho star wins NCAA hill event". Spokesman-Review. (Spokane, Washington). Associated Press. March 27, 1960. p. 2, sports.

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