Brabec takes 2nd in World Cup as Nordic combined season wraps up

Brabec takes 2nd in World Cup as Nordic combined season wraps up

As snow thaws and springtime buds sprout, a historic United States Nordic combined season has come to a close. Alexa Brabec starred throughout the World Cup season. The Steamboat Springs athlete, 21, opened the season claiming third place on Dec. 5 in Trondheim, Norway. She finished the season with a second-place overall finish in the World Cup standings. She podiumed in eight of 14 races this season. “It’s amazing to look back at the way this s…