Middlebury's Alpine Star Recognized Nationally
Nicholas Unkovskoy, a senior economics major at Middlebury College, has added another accolade to his growing résumé by being selected for the College Sports Communicators Academic All‑America At‑Large First Team.
The honor comes just weeks after he placed third in the giant slalom at the NCAA Championships, the highest finish for a Middlebury skier in more than a decade.
Unkovskoy’s achievement marks the third time an Alpine skier from the school has earned the distinction and the second consecutive year a Middlebury athlete has been recognized.
Beyond the slopes, the economics major has accumulated eight top‑10 finishes across slalom and giant slalom events, and he concludes his junior season with 16 career top‑10 placements.
His academic performance has also been acknowledged, earning two NESCAC All‑Academic honors and positioning him as one of 75 Middlebury student‑athletes highlighted by the national organization.
A Dual Commitment to Scholarship and Competition
Unkovskoy’s trajectory reflects a deliberate balance between rigorous scholarship and elite athletics, a combination that has defined his time at Middlebury.
Coaches and professors alike note his disciplined approach, which translates from the classroom to the race course, where precision and strategic thinking are paramount.
The recognition underscores the college’s broader commitment to fostering student‑athletes who excel in both arenas, reinforcing the institution’s reputation for integrating academic excellence with competitive sports.
As the season progresses, Unkovskoy aims to build on his recent podium performances, with the ultimate goal of advancing to the NCAA finals in his senior year.