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| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | April 2, 1997 Michigan, United States |
| Sport | |
| Country |  United States |
| Sport | Cross-country skiing |
Zak Ketterson (born April 2, 1997) is an American cross-country skier. He represented the United States at the 2026 Winter Olympics.
Early life and education
[edit]Ketterson's father, Jim, ran cross country and track at Carleton College, while his mother, Brigette, competed in Nordic skiing at the same institution, earning All-American honors and contributing to the 1984 national championship relay team that led to her induction into the school's Hall of Fame in 2015. His older brother, Jan, competed in track, cross country and Nordic skiing at Dartmouth College.[1]
He attended Northern Michigan University, where he was a three-time NCAA All-American and named the CCSA Skier of the Year in 2019.[2][3]
Career
[edit]In January 2026, Ketterson was selected to represent the United States at the 2026 Winter Olympics.[4][5] On February 13, 2026, he competed in the 10 kilometre freestyle and finished in 38th place.[6]
References
[edit]- ↑ "Zak Ketterson". teamusa.com. Retrieved February 15, 2026.
- ↑ "Former Wildcat Named to U.S. Olympic Cross Country Ski Team". nmuwildcats.com. January 23, 2026. Retrieved February 15, 2026.
- ↑ "2019 CCSA Skiers and Coach of the Year". ccsaski.com. March 29, 2019. Retrieved February 15, 2026.
- ↑ Voisin, Matthew (February 5, 2026). "The Long Way In: Zak Ketterson and the Patience It Took to Reach the Olympics". nmuwildcats.com. Retrieved February 15, 2026.
- ↑ "Ketterson Named to U.S. Olympic Team". Northern Today. January 28, 2026. Retrieved February 15, 2026.
- ↑ "Hagenbuch Leads Americans; 14th in 10k Skate". usskiandsnowboard.org. February 13, 2026. Retrieved February 15, 2026.
External links
[edit]- Zak Ketterson at the International Ski and Snowboard Federation
- Zak Ketterson at U.S. Ski & Snowboard
- Zak Ketterson at Team USA
- Zak Ketterson at Olympics.com
- Zak Ketterson at Olympedia
- Zak Ketterson on Instagram
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