University of Vermont Athletics

Matt Knittle '03 | Video Presentation
Knittle was a five-time All-American for the UVM ski team and was crowned the 2000 NCAA Champion in the giant slalom. He battled back from a series of injuries throughout his career and earned his fifth All-America certificate in the final race of his career in 2004. Knittle recorded 28 top-10 finishes in his career, including 10 during his final season, and was the 2001 EISA champion in the slalom.

He entered the 2004 NCAA Championship as the East's top seed in the giant slalom and the seventh seed in the slalom. Knittle competed in the 2001 World University Games for the U.S. and also skied in the 2001 U.S. Ski Team Gold Cup. He was elected as a team captain twice and was honored with the 2004 J. Edward Donnelly Award as the most outstanding senior male student-athlete.