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Colby College

Home of the Mules

2024-25 Alpine Skiing

Lydia Riddell

  • Class Senior
  • Hometown Waitsfield, Vt.
  • Club Green Mountain Valley School

Biography

Why I chose Colby:  I chose Colby because I wanted to experience liberal arts in Maine, while also being part of a highly competitive ski team.

Major:  Psychology

What do you think about the new Athletic Center: It’s absolutely amazing! It has everything you could ever need to become a better athlete in one place and you are surrounded by driven student-athletes.

Favorite Place on Campus:  My favorite places on campus are the athletic center and miller.

Most Memorable Team Experience:  All the early morning long drives to Sugarloaf

Favorite Professional Athlete:  Nikki Hiltz / Ilona Maher

Game Day Superstition:  I have to wear lucky socks (I have 6 pairs of them)

Internship/Work Experience:  Research assistant at UVM, looking at the best ACL graft for alpine ski racers

Plans After Colby: I hope to become a physician. I’m interested in exploring sports medicine and obstetrics.

Historical Player Information

  • 2021-22Freshman

  • 2022-23Sophomore

  • 2023-24Junior

  • 2024-25Senior