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2016-17 Nordic Skiing

Sam Elfstrom

  • Class Senior
  • Hometown Shoreview, Minn.
  • Highschool Roseville

Biography

2015-16: Took sixth in the 10K freestyle (20:57.3) and 15K mass start (37:58.5) at the CCSA Championship. Finished fourth in the 10K freestyle (25:50.6) and fifth in the 20K classic (1:01:25.6) at the NCAA Central Regional Championship. Named to the all-CCSA first team. Earned team's Most Improved award.

2014-15: Place in the top 10 at the MTU Open in both the freestyle and classic. Recorded a time of 31:26.8 at the U.S. Nationals in the classic and a 21:24.3 at the CCSA Distance in the freestyle.

2012-13: Earned first letter. Placed 11th in the 10k classic and 16th in the 12k freestyle at the Wildcat Open (Dec. 1-2). At the U.S. Nationals (Jan. 2-6), placed 26th in age division (153rd overall) in the classic sprints, 30th in age division (124th overall) in the 15k freestyle and 26th in the 10k classic race. Finished 12th in the 11k classic and 15th in the 20.5 freestyle at the Saints Invite (Jan. 26-27). At the NCAA Central Regional (Feb. 23-24), took 11th in the classic and 41st in the freestyle. Named team’s Newcomer of the Year.

High School: Lettered five times at Roseville High School under Kevin Brochman. Two-time all-state selection. Two-time all-conference and team captain. Three-time team MVP. Team was state champions during senior year. Was also a captain on the track and cross country teams. Went to states twice in cross country.

Personal: Likes broomball, hockey, backyard whiffleball and hanging out with family and friends. Majoring in networking. Son of John and Kris Elfstrom. Born on February 23, 1994.

Historical Player Information

  • 2012-13Freshman

  • 2013-14Sophomore

  • 2014-15Junior

  • 2015-16Senior

  • 2016-17Senior