Triumphant Legacy

You might say skiing is in Novie McCabe’s blood—and so is the U. Both the Olympian’s parents attended—and mom Laura is herself a two-time Olympic skier. “The coaches here support us pursuing other racing opportunities, and they knew it was a goal of mine to make the Olympics,” says McCabe. In the 2022 Beijing Games, she was part of the U.S. women’s 4x5km relay team that finished sixth, and she placed 18th in the women’s 30km freestyle where all four Americans finished in the top 20, including Utah teammate Sophia Laukli. Then, fresh off competition on the world stage, they helped the U ski team win its third straight NCAA Championship. McCabe was also named the NCAA National Women’s Nordic Skier of the Year.