Sven Wiik
Sweden's loss was America's gain when Sven immigrated in 1949. As ski coach at Western State College in Gunnison for 19 years, he helped at least 12 members of his teams qualify to represent the U.S. in Olympic and FIS competition. He was selected to coach the U.S. team in the World Championships in Finland in 1958, the Olympic Games at Squaw Valley in 1960, and the International University Competition in Italy in 1966.