Athlete of the Week: Mitchell Sampson ’25
Sport: Alphine Skiing
Pronouns: He/him/his
Year: 2025 (Junior)
Hometown: Harvard, Massachusetts
Favorite Dana meal?
General Tso’s Chicken.
What is your major?
Finance
How long have you been skiing?
I have been skiing for about 22 years.
What inspired you to start skiing?
I grew up in a family that all skied and I was constantly inspired to keep up with my brother once I started racing.
Why did you choose to attend St. Lawrence?
I chose St. Lawrence mainly because of the great ski team and program combined with the strong alumni network that St. Lawrence possesses.
What is your favorite team memory?
Every team dinner and van ride is memorable in their own ways, but I would say one of my favorite memories was watching our team ski fast this thanksgiving in Colorado.
What are your favorite hobbies/ other interests?
I like to surf whenever there are waves on the east
What is your favorite part of being a collegiate athlete?
My favorite aspect of being a collegiate athlete is being a part of a team that all looks out for one another.
How has your season been going so far?
This season has had its ups and downs, but everyone on the team is skiing really well and I’m excited to see the rest of the season play out.
What are your goals for the rest of the season?
My goals for the rest of this season revolve around the focus of continuing to better my skiing and improving my tactics on race day.