ANCHORAGE – In recognition of Kikkan Randall’s lifetime of outstanding contributions to the sport, the Olympic gold medalist and Alaskan cross-country skiing icon has been nominated for induction into the prestigious U.S. Ski & Snowboard Hall of Fame. The announcement, made earlier this month, celebrates Randall’s unparalleled achievements, including her pivotal role in securing America’s first-ever Olympic gold in women’s cross-country skiing.
Randall, an Anchorage native and executive director of the Nordic Skiing Association of Anchorage, etched her name in history at the 2018 PyeongChang Winter Olympics. Teaming with Jessie Diggins, she clinched the team sprint gold in a thrilling finish against Scandinavian powerhouses. The victory shattered decades of barriers for U.S. skiers.
Watch NBC Sport’s 2018 Winter Olympics: Randall, Diggins win gold, ending U.S. cross-country drought…