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Eliška Albrigtsen is the new Nordic coach with the Denver Pioneers’ skiing program.

Albrigtsen spent the past six seasons as the head coach of the University of Alaska Fairbanks Nordic skiing and cross country running programs. The Nordic-only program during her tenure placed in the top 10 of the NCAA championships five times.

Albrigtsen replaces Roger Brown, who resigned in July for a career outside of athletics. DU said Albrigtsen will work with alpine skiing coach Joonas Rasanen in leading the Pioneers’ men’s and women’s ski teams.

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