Megan NICK
United States of AmericaEvents and Medals
| Discipline | Event | Rank | Medal |
|---|---|---|---|
 Freestyle Skiing |
Women's Aerials | 3 |
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Schedule
Biographical Information
Highlights
Historical Results
| World Cup Rankings | ||
|---|---|---|
| Season | All | Aerials |
| 2021/2022 | 33 | |
| 2020/2021 | 6 | |
| 2019/2020 | 24 | 4 |
| 2018/2019 | 48 | 10 |
| 2017/2018 | 188 | 36 |
| 2016/2017 | 159 | 32 |
| World Cup - Best Achievements | |
|---|---|
| Season | Aerials Ladies |
| 2021/2022 | 1 x 15th |
| 2020/2021 | 2 x 1st |
| 2019/2020 | 2 x 2nd |
| 2018/2019 | 1 x 5th |
| 2017/2018 | 1 x 21st |
| 2016/2017 | 1 x 14th |
| Ten Best World Cup Performances in Current Season | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | Event | Season | Location | Result |
| 15 | Aerials Ladies | 2021/2022 | Deer Valley, USA | 78.75 |
| 21 | Aerials Ladies | 2021/2022 | Ruka, FIN | 65.21 |
| 32 | Aerials Ladies | 2021/2022 | Ruka, FIN | 59.53 |
| 33 | Aerials Ladies | 2021/2022 | Ruka, FIN | 51.66 |
Surfing. (usskiandsnowboard.org)
Athlete
Currently pursuing a graduate degree in Environmental Policy and Management at the University of Denver.
Graduated from the University of Utah with a degree in economics.
Graduated from Champlain Valley Union High School.
Parents, Jeff and Colleen. Brothers, Ryan and Andrew Nick.
English
Elite Aerial Development Program (EADP), Lake Placid, NY
National: Vladimir Lebedev (RUS)
Gymnastics. Competed for Champlain Valley Union High School. (vtcng.com, 18 Jan 2017)
2017 World Cup in Lake Placid (Aerials - 23rd)
2016
She needed to find something "new" to try for her high school senior grad challenge project. A freestyle coach at her club gymnastics gym suggested she submit a video for a Talent ID camp in Lake Placid, NY for aerial skiing. At the time she didn't really know what aerial skiing was but it was a one-week camp where she could complete her school project during the summer: "As soon as I got to Lake Placid, I fell in love with this sport. As a Vermont gymnast, I knew my options were limited to compete in college gymnastics which was something I had been struggling with as I toured colleges my junior year." (Athlete, May 2021)
Aerial skiing was a great transition from gymnastics. Growing up she dreamed of going to the Olympics for gymnastics and after realizing that dream would not come to fruition, she was determined to find something new for her competitive drive and need for adrenaline. Aerial skiing was the perfect fit: "It was the perfect opportunity for me to continue my passion for flipping while also facing a whole new challenge of trying a new sport. After that one-week camp, I moved to Lake Placid full time to dedicate myself to aerial skiing." (Athlete, May 2021)
At the 2020 World Cup in Deer Valley, she had her first World Cup podium (second), showcasing a new jump for the first time - a double full full - a trick she only had recently brought to snow and in only the second time in her career she advanced to the super finals (in front of 7500 hometown fans on Deer Valley’s White Owl course). (usskiandsnowboard.org; Athlete, May 2021)
"Anyone who is in my life that pushes me to be better everyday. Most importantly, my family." (Athlete, May 2021)
None. (Athlete, May 2021)
“I am also an adrenaline junkie.” (vtcng.com, 18 Jan 2017)
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- Bronze
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- Gold Medal Event
