NYSEF Alum Chris Lamb Joins Winter Terms Staff!

NYSEF is proud to welcome Chris Lamb to the Winter Term team.

 

Chris is a New Hampshire native who moved to Lake Placid at a young age to pursue a career in the sport of Ski Jumping. Chris is a NYSEF alum and ’07 graduate of the National Sports Academy at Lake Placid. After graduating from NSA, Chris was named to the US National Ski Jumping Team and has been a proud member ever since.

 

At a ski flying World Cup on the K-185 meter hill in Planica, Slovenia

Over the years, he has represented the USA at many Continental Cup and World Cup level competitions around the globe. He has three National Championship podiums in his career, and has flown 191 meters on the Ski Flying hill in Bad-Mitterndorf Austria.

 

Chris flying above Lillehammer, Norway

At the age of 21, Chris moved to Trondheim, Norway, where he was invited to train with one of the worlds top ski jumping programs. During his time in Trondheim, Chris also attended the city’s University and learned to speak fluent Norwegian. Chris lived in Norway for three years, and was able to train along side some of the world’s most talented ski jumpers, and trainers. He has gained a wealth of knowledge from the pioneers of the sport.

 

Enjoying some backcountry skiing in the world-renowned Lyngen Alps of Norway

On being in Lake Placid, Chris writes,

 

“I’m excited to be back at NYSEF helping out with the Winter Term program. I had a great experience as a NYSEF athlete, and am happy to take part in shaping a meaningful experience for the next generation.”

 

Chris will be serving as our live-in dorm parent at the Olympic Training Center, and will help coach with the NYSEF Ski Jumping program. Welcome back Chris!