BRECKENRIDGE, Colo. — U.S. Olympic qualifying for the men’s freeski slopestyle team is now underway, and it’s Sochi bronze medalist Nick Goepper delivering the first blow.
Goepper finished second at Dew Tour Breckenridge, the first selection event for the U.S. team, giving him the early edge in Olympic qualifying.
With a victory at any of the remaining selection events, Goepper would be looking good for one of up to four spots on the team for PyeongChang.
“I was really hoping to ski my best today, and I think I skied 98%,” Goepper said afterward.