Thurston, Hagenbuch Named EISA Nordic Skiers of the Week

HANOVER, N.H. – On Tuesday morning, the Eastern Intercollegiate Ski Association announced its weekly awards, recognizing Ava Thurston and John Steel Hagenbuch as the organization's Nordic Skiers of the Week.

Thurston, earning her second EISA weekly award, posted two podium finishes at the Middlebury Carnival, helping the Big Green to their second straight EISA Championship.

On Friday, Thurston won the 7.5K classic by 1:07 seconds, skiing to her fifth classic win of the season. She wrapped the carnival with a second-place finish in the 20K freestyle, concluding the EISA circuit with her fifth freestyle podium.

Hagenbuch shined on the men's side in his first races back with the Big Green after making his Olympic debut for Team USA. He opened the carnival with a win in the 7.5K classic, crossing the finish line 1:05 faster than the second-place finisher.

On Saturday, he secured his second win of the weekend in the 20K freestyle, winning by a margin of 1:55. Hagenbuch's two wins led Dartmouth to podium sweeps in both events, as Dartmouth took home its fourth carnival win of the season and second EISA Championship.

The Big Green will return to action on March 4 for the 2026 NCAA Championships, held in Park City and Midway, Utah. More information on the NCAA team and results will be available on DartmouthSports.com.

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