Chris (R) and wife, Shelly (C), with Tonie Benzie in Seefeld, Austria last winter.
CHRIS SORENSEN
Flying Eagles Ski Club
Eau Claire, WI
csorensen28@gmail.com
For as long as I can remember, I’ve dreamed of ski jumping in Europe. To me it didn’t matter if it was a Continental Cup, or World Cup, or the ultimate event, the Olympic Games. It’s a dream that unfortunately never came true as a jumper.
But 25 years later with the invitation from life-long friend, Tony Benzie, my dream came true in 2020 when I was invited to be the photographer for the USA Team at the first ever World Masters Olympics in Innsbruck, Austria.
I was so honored to go be a part of this and be there to see long time friend, Jack Gasenica, win gold for the US Team.
This is was truly a trip I’ll cherish for the rest of my life.
SOME OF CHRIS’ WORK FROM WORLD MASTERS OLYMPICS-
Jack Gasenica with his gold medal at the awards ceremony.
Jack with USA Nordic Executive Director, Billy Demong.
Snow sculpture in Seefeld, Austria which hosted the jumping events for the World Masters Olympics.
