1961 NCAA Skiing Championships
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The 1961 NCAA Skiing Championships were contested at the Middlebury College Snow Bowl in Hancock, Vermont at the eighth annual NCAA-sanctioned ski tournament to determine the individual and team national champions of men's collegiate alpine skiing, cross-country skiing, and ski jumping in the United States.[1]
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Tournament information | |
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Sport | College skiing |
Location | Hancock, Vermont |
Dates | March 9–11, 1961 |
Administrator | NCAA |
Host(s) | Middlebury College |
Venue(s) | Middlebury College Snow Bowl |
Teams | 7 |
Number of events | 4 (7 titles) |
Final positions | |
Champions | Denver (5th title) |
1st runners-up | Middlebury |
2nd runners-up | Colorado |
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Denver, coached by Willy Schaeffler, captured their fifth national championship, the first since 1957, edging out host Middlebury in the team standings.[2] This was the start of Denver's seven straight titles from 1961 through 1967.