Robby Kelley (born May 26, 1990) is an American former alpine ski racer from Starksboro, Vermont. Kelley specializes in the technical events of Slalom and Giant Slalom. He made his World Cup debut on October 27, 2012, and has represented the U.S. the World Championships in 2013 and 2017. He helped found Redneck Racing along with Andrew McNealus and Tucker Marshall.[1] They are a team of independent Vermont racers.[2]

Robby Kelley
Kelley in 2017
Personal information
Born (1990-05-26) 26 May 1990 (age 34)
Burlington, VT, USA
OccupationAlpine skier 
Height5 ft 10 in (178 cm)
Skiing career
DisciplinesSlalom and Giant Slalom
ClubMt. Mansfield Ski Club and Cochran's Ski Club
World Cup debut2012
Websiterobbykelley.com
World Championships
Teams2013, 2017
World Cup
Seasons5
Wins0
Podiums0
Overall titles0 – (133rd in 2013)
Discipline titles0 – (45th in GS, 2013)

In 2019 he started Castleton University and will be playing football with them and skiing for the Division III Spartans.[1][3]

Family

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He is one of the Skiing Cochrans, the son of Lindy Cochran Kelley, nephew of Barbara Ann, Marilyn, and Bobby Cochran, brother of Tim and Jessica Kelley, and cousin of Ryan Cochran-Siegle and Jimmy Cochran.[4][2]

World Cup results

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Season standings

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Season Age Overall Slalom Giant
slalom
Super-G Downhill Combined
2013 22 133 45
2014 23 145 52
2015 24 0 points
2016 25 0 points
2017 26 147 56

Other Results

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  • 1 Podium in European Cup
  • 7 Podiums in Nor-Am Cup
  • 2012 US National Giant Slalom Champion

References

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  1. ^ a b Writer, James Biggam Staff. "World Cup skier joins Castleton football". Rutland Herald. Retrieved 2019-11-20.
  2. ^ a b Williams, Sadie. "Vermont Ski Racer Robby Kelley Charts His Own Path". Seven Days. Retrieved 2019-11-20.
  3. ^ "Tips and Tales: Multisport Phenom Robby Kelley". Ski Racing Media. Retrieved 2019-11-20.
  4. ^ "Profile". fis-ski.com. Retrieved 24 February 2017.