This is Ski Racing Media's official podcast, hosted by Jimmy Krupka, full-time ski racer and weekly podcaster. Fueled by a passion for the fastest sport without a motor, we take deep dives into the depths of ski racing and interview the most fascinating athletes. Commentary and comic relief is always provided, by a panel of colorful characters. New episodes every Thursday morning.
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This is Ski Racing Media's official podcast, hosted by Jimmy Krupka, full-time ski racer and weekly podcaster. Fueled by a passion for the fastest sport without a motor, we take deep dives into the depths of ski racing and interview the most fascinating athletes. Commentary and comic relief is always provided, by a panel of colorful characters. New episodes every Thursday morning.
Important Conversations with former U.S. Ski Teamer Andre Horton and Jamaican Olympic-hopeful Benjamin Alexander
Ski Racing this Week
1 hour 22 minutes 12 seconds
5 years ago
Important Conversations with former U.S. Ski Teamer Andre Horton and Jamaican Olympic-hopeful Benjamin Alexander
In light of current events, we decided to do our part in having difficult conversations regarding the lack of diversity, or “whiteness,” in ski racing. First, we talk to Andre Horton, former speed-skier on the U.S. Ski Team, and a pioneer for black Americans in the sport (4:45). He speaks eloquently and candidly about his often-poignant story, and gives us valuable insights from his perspective. Then we meet Benjamin Alexander, a Jamaican citizen with an unbelievable story, who fell in love with skiing later in life (44:12). He speaks about his pursuit of 2022 Winter Olympic qualification, and offers ideas about skiing’s diversity problem. (Questions, suggestions, and grievances to skiracingthisweek@gmail.com or DM on Instagram @jimmy_who_)
Andre kindly offered for anyone to reach out to him, at Horton.Andre@gmail.com
You can follow Benjamin’s story on Instagram @benji.ski
Ski Racing this Week
This is Ski Racing Media's official podcast, hosted by Jimmy Krupka, full-time ski racer and weekly podcaster. Fueled by a passion for the fastest sport without a motor, we take deep dives into the depths of ski racing and interview the most fascinating athletes. Commentary and comic relief is always provided, by a panel of colorful characters. New episodes every Thursday morning.
