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Sam Macuga
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Age
24
Hometown
Park City, UT
Education
Dartmouth College
Quick Facts
- Parents, Dan and Amy
- Oldest of four siblings
- All three Macuga sisters (Sam, Lauren, and Alli) are members of the U.S. national ski team
Biographical Information
The oldest of four siblings, the Macugas signed up their kids for Youth Sports Alliance, a legacy of the Winter Olympic Games Salt Lake City 2002 that provides affordable access to winter Olympic sports for children in the region.
Sam, the oldest daughter, took to ski jumping, while her two sisters each gravitated to another sport: Alli to moguls and Lauren to alpine skiing. Her younger brother, Daniel also picked up Alpine Skiing.
Sam made her first U.S. ski team in 2019, and her sisters Lauren and Alli soon joined the team in their respective disciplines. Sam Macuga made her first World Championships appearance in 2023 for Team USA, competing in the large hill and team normal hill events.
Off the snow, Macuga is pursuing a degree from Dartmouth College as she balances her schoolwork with the demands of her World Cup schedule and pursuing her Olympic dream. When her sisters are not training at their respective sports, they enjoy healthy competition in board games and Mario Kart.
