SALT LAKE CITY – Westminster College will be cheering once again for students and alumni as they compete in the 2022 Winter Olympics. Eight Olympians from Westminster will represent four different countries in Beijing: the U.S., Philippines, Ireland and Slovenia. One alum is currently competing in qualifying races for the Paralympics. 

Westminster College has a proud legacy of supporting the Olympic spirit and those who dream of competing on the world stage. More than 50 Olympians have pursued their educational aspirations at Westminster, earning degrees along with 10 medals. Personalized attention coupled with the college's excellent academic reputation makes Westminster a premiere choice for driven minds. 

Westminster students have competed in at least four Winter Olympic Games. Most of them as part of a 2005–2018 partnership between the college and U.S. Ski and Snowboard. Twenty-three Westminster students made up 10% of Team USA in Sochi and 18 students competed in the 2018 Pyeongchang games. 

Westminster’s connection to the Olympics dates back to the Salt Lake City 2002 Olympics when the college paused classes to host safety officers in the residential halls. Looking ahead to future games, Westminster College President Bethami Dobkin serves on the Executive Committee of the Salt Lake City-Utah Committee for the Games. The committee provides expertise and leadership for a future bid to host the games. 

2022 Winter Olympians from Westminster 

  • Faye Gulini 
    • Westminster alum, B.S. in accounting (2019); Master of Accountancy (2021)
    • 2022 Team USA, snowboard cross
    • Four-time Olympian (2010, 2014, 2018, 2022)
  • Andrew Haraghey* 
    • Westminster alum, B.S. in public health (2019)
    • Qualification pending for 2022 USA Paralympic alpine skiing team (team not currently named)*
    • One-time Paralympian (2018)
  • Zoe Kalapos 
    • Westminster alum, B.S. in marketing (2021)
    • 2022 Team USA, snowboard halfpipe
  • Devin Logan 
    • Westminster communications major 
    • 2022 Team USA, freestyle ski halfpipe
    • 2014 silver medalist, ski slopestyle
    • Three-time Olympian (2014, 2018, 2022)
  • Carly Margulies
    • Westminster alum, B.S. in psychology (2021)
    • 2022 Team USA, freestyle skiing halfpipe
  • Asa Miller 
    • Westminster sophomore 
    • 2022 Team Philippines, Slalom and Giant Slalom 
    • Two-time Olympian for the Philippines (2018, 2022)
  • Seamus O’Connor
    • Westminster psychology and sports management major
    • 2022 Team Ireland, snowboard halfpipe
    • Three-time Olympian for Ireland (2014, 2018, 2022)
  • Tit Stante
    • Westminster environmental sciences major
    • 2022 Team Slovenia, snowboard halfpipe
    • Two-time Olympian for Slovenia (2018, 2022)
  • Colby Stevenson 
    • Westminster sports management major
    • 2022 Team USA, freestyle skiing slopestyle/big air 

Former Griffins Going to Beijing

Once a Griffin, always a Griffin. Westminster will be cheering for 11 former students competing in the 2022 Games.

  • Bryce Bennet (alpine skiing)
  • Ryan Cochran-Siegle (alpine skiing)
  • Alex Deibold (snowboard cross)
  • Jessie Diggins (cross-country skiing) 
  • Alex Ferreira (halfpipe)
  • Taylor Fletcher (nordic combined)
  • Travis Ganong (alpine skiing)
  • Lindsey Jacobellis (snowboard cross)
  • Brita Sigourney (halfpipe)
  • Darian Stevens (slopestyle/big air)
  • Jacqueline Wiles (alpine skiing)

Visit westminstercollege/Olympics for more on Westminster’s elite athletes.  

Three Olympians and the Griffin Mascot stand holding medals