The museum is honored to announce that it will officially receive a signed race bib from USA Luge, worn by 2026 Olympic Bronze Medalist Ashley Farquharson during her podium-winning run. The public is invited to join museum staff, USA Luge, community members, and sports enthusiasts this Friday for a celebratory event commemorating Farquharson’s historic achievement and Park City roots.

Event Highlights:

• Ceremonial Bib Handover: Official presentation of the signed Olympic bib from USA Luge
  to the Alf Engen Ski Museum collection.
• Q&A Session with Ashley Farquharson: Emceed by veteran winter sports commentator
  and ski historian Tom Kelly, offering attendees an inside look at Farquharson’s journey to the
  Olympic podium.
• Sneak Peek: An exclusive preview of the museum’s upcoming Hometown Heroes Exhibit,
  which celebrates local athletes who have made their mark on the global sports stage.
  “Ashley’s remarkable accomplishment on the world stage is an inspiration to our entire
  community,” said Annie Bommer, Executive Director. “We are thrilled to preserve this piece of
  Olympic luge history and share it with visitors for generations to come.

Event Details:

• Where: Alf Engen Ski Museum (3rd Floor)
• When: This Friday, November 6th at 9:30 am
• Admission: Free and open to the public

Light refreshments will be provided courtesy of USA Luge.