Stanley Buzek is On the Rise

Stanley Buzek, of Silverthorne, CO is a young up-and-coming alpine tech skier on the Stifel U.S. Alpine Ski Team. Before getting the call up to the National team, he spent years skiing and training with Team Summit. Buzek impressed the world in his first season with the national team when he earned a fifth-place result at the Junior World Championships slalom race, shooting up from bib 38. His result turned heads all around, including FIS, who featured him as their “Warrior of the Day.” Buzek also succeeded on the NorAm circuit this past season, earning a podium in the slalom discipline. 

We sat down to ask him about his background, most recent successes and goals for the coming seasons. 

Get to know Stanley! 

Q: What initially drew you to this sport?

STANLEY BUZEK: I started skiing when I was little because my parents loved skiing, so they would take me with them at a young age. I quickly grew to love it and have been skiing as much as possible ever since.

Q: What were your goals when you were younger and getting into the sport?

SB: When I was younger, my goal was to be on the Stifel U.S. Ski Team, so it is very exciting to be living that dream right now!

Q: What is your biggest accomplishment?

SB: I am most proud of my slalom result at the Junior World Championships last year when I achieved fifth place. That result gave me a lot of confidence for the rest of the season, and it helped me realize what I was capable of.

Q: What is your ultimate goal?

SB: My ultimate goal is to win the Overall FIS Slalom Crystal Globe.

Q: Can you describe a particularly emotional moment? 

SB: An emotional moment for me was getting fifth at the World Junior Championships in the slalom. That was one of the best runs I have ever had, and it was unreal sitting in the leader's chair at the bottom, watching people come down after me. 

Q: Who are your heroes?

SB: When I was younger, I looked up to Austrian legend Marcel Hirscher and loved watching his highlight videos. These days, I watch a lot of Clement Noel because we have a more similar build. However, I am super excited to watch Hirscher come back this year.

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