OSU’s sole winter Olympian grew up in Cascadia

By Montana Burack
For The New Era

While dozens of Oregon State University alumni have made their mark in the summer games, including high jumper Dick Fosbury and gymnast Jade Carey, only one known Beaver alumnus has ever been in contention for a winter title: alpine ski racer and two-time Olympic medalist Jean Saubert.

And she started in Sweet Home.

Born in Roseburg  in 1942, Saubert grew up in Cascadia. She and her sister learned…