Connor Curran is On The Rise
Connor Curran of Cincinnati, OH is an up-and-comer on the Stifel U.S. Freestyle Ski Team aerials team and one of the greatest young talents in the aerials world. After a few successful seasons on the NorAm tour, Curran started full-time on the World Cup circuit for the 2023-24 season and immediately made an impact. Throughout this season, he earned his first top 10, first super finals, first top five, and first podium. In February of 2024, Curran took home his first-ever podium in front of the rowdy Deer Valley crowd, placing second at the Intermountain Health Freestyle International. Additionally, he took home a third place at the 2024 FIS Junior Ski World Championships. Curran is an athlete to keep your eye on in the seasons ahead.
We sat down with Connor to discuss his accomplishments and goals for the upcoming seasons.
Q: What initially drew you to aerials skiing?
Connor Curran: I was initially drawn to aerials because of the craziness of the sport, and I’ve always loved skiing and flipping.
Q: When you were younger, getting into the sport, what were your goals?
CC: My goal when I was younger was to make the Stifel U.S. Ski Team and go to the Olympics one day.
Q: What is one thing that you’re most proud of in your career so far/what is your biggest accomplishment?
CC: My biggest accomplishment so far has been making the A team this year and getting second at the Intermountain Health Freestyle International at Deer Valley last season.
Q: What is your ultimate goal?
CC: My ultimate goal is to walk away from the Olympics with a medal.
Q: Are there any moments that you’ve experienced in your career that didnt seem real?
CC: Getting second at a World Cup on home soil didn’t really feel real when it happened.
Q: Who were the athletes that you looked up to when you were younger, or who are they now?
CC: I looked up to Justin Schoenefeld and Quinn Dehlinger the most when I was younger. Now, I look up to Justin Schoenefeld, Quinn Dehlinger and Chris Lillis.
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Connor Curran
Connor Curran, a Park City local and longtime member of the Park City Ski & Snowboard aerials team, is one of the greatest young talents in the aerials world. After a few seasons on the NorAm circuit, Curran took on the World Cup circuit full-time for the 2023-24 season and immediately made an impact. Over the course of this season, he earned his first top 10, first super finals, first top five, and first podium.