Mark Engel

Mark Engel

Postby h.harb » Thu Jan 05, 2017 11:53 pm

I've been skiing with Mark on and off since he was 15. Did his boot alignment season before this. Just texted with him about his 2nd place run at Zagreb, he's bummed obviously about the second run, he had a top 5 finish in his hand 4 gates from the finish.

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Re: Mark Engel

Postby jbotti » Fri Jan 06, 2017 8:42 am

I watched the broadcast last night. His first run was unreal. Bib # 53 and he finished 2nd (for the first run). That's for the most part unheard of.
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Re: Mark Engel

Postby h.harb » Fri Jan 06, 2017 10:57 am

When I saw him and coached him at 15, he was already outstanding. I knew he was special. It has taken US development and the SKI Team, 12 years, to get him where he is. Much he did himself.The Austrians take a talent like this to the top 10 in 2 years. He was NCAA GS Champion and US National Sl champion and won an Europa Cup slalom. He always skis well when he's with us. Then something happens when he's back with the team. Now he finally made it through.
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