University of Alaska Fairbanks Athletics

Prior to Alaska: Senior State Champion in Baden-Württemberg in 2008 and 2010... Has recorded six Top-100 finishes at the International Skiing Federation Marathon Cup with several Top 10 and podium finishes...Fifth place finish in 2009 at the Baden-Württemberg Team Sprint Cross Country Nationals...Best career FIS points race was in Seefeld, Austria, where he crossed 28th in the 10 kilometer classical event earning 81.68 FIS points on March 13...Participated in handball, tennis and moutainbike racing around his skiing endeavours throughout his prep and career.

Personal: Son of Eva Gold and Volker Olex...Favorite food is Italian...Favorite quote: "Confidence is the start of it. Joy is a part of it. And love is the heart of it."...Majoring in Northern Studies...Would like to pursue a career in sports marketing, tourism or public relations.