Rowmark Ski Program Produces 3 U.S. Olympic Athletes

The small Salt Lake City school has a reputation for grooming top skiers

Published on Feb. 7, 2026

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Of the 232 U.S. Olympians, 81 have ties to the state of Utah, and three of those athletes - Breezy Johnson, Katie Hensien, and Mary Bocock - attended the Rowmark ski program at Rowland Hall in Salt Lake City's 9th and 9th neighborhood. The program is known for its high athlete-to-coach ratios, access to nearby ski resorts, and history of success in producing elite skiers.

Why it matters

The Rowmark program's ability to consistently develop Olympic-caliber athletes from a small private school in Salt Lake City highlights the strength of its training regimen and the appeal of its location and resources. As Salt Lake City prepares to host the 2034 Olympics, the program's continued success could produce more hometown heroes for the games.

The details

Rowmark, the ski program at Rowland Hall, has a reputation for getting young men and women ready to ski at the highest levels. Of the 232 U.S. Olympians, 81 have ties to Utah, and three of those - Breezy Johnson, Katie Hensien, and Mary Bocock - attended Rowland Hall. The program is known for its high athlete-to-coach ratios, access to nearby ski resorts, and history of success. Unfortunately, Hensien qualified for the Olympics but had to withdraw due to a broken leg, though she is hopeful to compete in the 2034 Salt Lake City games.

  • Rowland Hall has had Olympians from its Rowmark ski program for years.
  • The 2026 Winter Olympics are currently taking place in Cortina, Italy.
  • Salt Lake City is slated to host the 2034 Winter Olympics.

The players

Rowmark

The ski program at Rowland Hall in Salt Lake City that has produced several Olympic athletes.

Breezy Johnson

A U.S. Olympian who attended Rowland Hall's Rowmark ski program.

Katie Hensien

A U.S. Olympian who attended Rowland Hall's Rowmark ski program but had to withdraw from the 2026 Olympics due to a broken leg.

Mary Bocock

A U.S. Olympian who attended Rowland Hall's Rowmark ski program.

Per Lundstam

The director of the Rowmark ski program at Rowland Hall.

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What they’re saying

“I went to Rowland Hall my whole life, and I still have really strong ties to Rowmark.”

— Mary Bocock (ksltv.com)

“It's a really good school.”

— Breezy Johnson (ksltv.com)

“When you work with them for a long period of time, you almost gel as humans. So absolutely you feel pride.”

— Per Lundstam, Rowmark Program Director (ksltv.com)

What’s next

Should Breezy Johnson and Mary Bocock qualify, they would be hometown athletes at the 2034 Winter Olympics in Salt Lake City.

The takeaway

The Rowmark ski program at Rowland Hall in Salt Lake City has demonstrated an impressive ability to develop Olympic-caliber athletes, highlighting the strength of its training regimen and the advantages of its location and resources. As Salt Lake City prepares to host the 2034 Olympics, the program's continued success could produce more homegrown stars for the games.