“White Carpet” Event October 24: U.S. Ski & Snowboard’s New York Gold Medal Gala
U.S. Ski & Snowboard will host its 53rd annual New York Gold Medal Gala at the Ziegfeld Ballroom in New York City on October 24. Olympic stars such as Lindsey Vonn and Kikkan Randall, and many more current U.S. Ski & Snowboard athletes and legends will be available for media interviews.
WHAT
A “White Carpet” rollout for Olympic skiing and snowboarding legends ahead of U.S. Ski & Snowboard’s annual New York Gold Medal Gala. Members of the media must RSVP to the White Carpet to guarantee access to athletes. The New York Gold Medal Gala plays a critical role in raising funds that directly help ski and snowboard athletes achieve their goals of being the Best in the World. In its fifty-third iteration, this year’s theme, “Inspired by the Stars,” reminds fans and athletes alike the reason behind the grueling work it takes to be an elite team member.
WHEN
Thursday, October 24 from 6 to 6:30 p.m.
WHERE
Ziegfeld Ballroom, 141 W 54th St, New York, NY 10019
WHO
Lindsey Vonn, Olympic Champion, three-time Olympic medalist, alpine skiing
Kikkan Randall, Olympic gold medalist, cross country skiing
Jonny Moseley, Olympic gold medalist, freestyle moguls skiing
Bryce Bennett, 2018 Olympian, alpine skiing
Kevin Bolger, 2017 U.S. Champion, cross country skiing
Sophie Caldwell, 2014 and 2018 Olympian, cross country skiing
Ashley Caldwell, 2010, 2014 and 2018 Olympian, freestyle aerials skiing
Mick Dierdorff, 2018 Olympian, snowboardcross
Travis Ganong, 2014 Olympian and World Championships silver medalist, alpine skiing
Nick Goepper, 2014 Olympic silver medalist and 2018 bronze medalist, freeski slopestyle
Jared Goldberg, 2014 and 2018 Olympian, alpine skiing
Alex Hall, 2018 Olympian, freeskiing
Simi Hamilton, 2010, 2014 and 2018 Olympian, cross country skiing
Katie Hensien, 2019 Junior World Silver Medalist, alpine
Tess Johnson, 2018 Olympian, freestyle moguls skiing
Jaelin Kauf, 2018 Olympian, freestyle moguls skiing
Julia Kern, 2019 U.S. Champion, cross country skiing
Maddie Mastro, 2018 Olympian, snowboarding
Alice McKennis, 2010 and 2018 Olympian, alpine skiing
Alice Merryweather, 2018 Olympian, Junior World Downhill Champion, alpine skiing
Toby Miller, 2017 and 2019 World Championship team, snowboarding
Paula Moltzan, 2015 and 2019 World Championship team, NCAA Slalom Champion, alpine skiing
Steven Nyman, 2006, 2010 and 2014 Olympian, alpine skiing
Caitlin Patterson, Eight-time U.S. Champion, cross country skiing
Laurenne Ross, 2014 and 2018 Olympian, alpine skiing
Brita Sigourney, 2018 Olympic bronze medalist, halfpipe skiing
Winter Vinecki, 2019 World Championship team, freestyle aerials skiing
Maggie Voisin, 2018 Olympian, freeski slopestyle
Brad Wilson, 2014 and 2018 Olympian, freestyle moguls skiing
Based on competition and training schedules, athlete appearances subject to change without notice.
CONTACT
Members of the media can RSVP to the White Carpet to:
Lara Carlton
U.S. Ski & Snowboard Communications Manager
lara.carlton@usskiandsnowboard.org