BOULDER — When it comes to academics and athletics, Colorado skiers Petter Reistad and Petra Hyncicova are firm believers that the two go hand-in-hand.
In fact, the two CU All-American skiers believe that not only do academics and athletics go well together, the time demands, discipline and dedication that both pursuits require also help increase their chances of success in both.
"Sport teaches you to perform under pressure," said CU skier Petter Reistad. "That is great preparation for school and for a demanding professional life. You are trained to expect to succeed, and you take that experience with you to the classroom and, hopefully, into the professional world when you graduate.