Buffs finished runner-up in the NCAA Skiing Championships
Alpine skier Louison Accambray joined CU in 2024 from Europe.
After a dominant 2026 season, All-American alpine skier Louison Accambray (PolSci’26) knows “it’s all for the team.”Â
°Őłó±đĚý came down to the final lap of the final race as Colorado chased rival Utah. The Buffs needed to overcome a 7.5-point deficit in the men’s 20K freestyle Nordic race, but the Utes ultimately pulled away.
“We all went down to the track to cheer for the last race. It was sad to lose, but we win together and lose together. We all fought for it,” said Accambray.
Accambray finished 2026 with 15 podiums, a single-season all-time best for Colorado’s . The only race she didn’t podium was the one she didn’t finish.
After skiing professionally in Europe and on the French National Team, Accambray joined CU in 2024. She was looking for a team atmosphere.
“In Europe, when you win, it means the other skiers on your team didn’t. There isn’t much celebrating together,” said Accambray. “At Colorado, we compete as a team. It’s more fun.”
Fittingly, Accambray’s favorite memory from 2026 recalls her teammates.
“At RMISA Championships, as soon as I crossed the finish line in giant slalom, my teammates were all around me. We didn’t know my result [first place] yet, but everyone was already hugging each other and so happy.”
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