Gresham, OR – Olympic champion Bill Johnson, whose storybook 1984 season ushered in a new era for American ski racing, passed away Thursday at an assisted living facility outside Portland at the age of 55. Johnson’s passing closed the final chapter in a tumultuous lifetime that saw him rise to the highest level … Continue Reading … Continue reading Olympian Bill Johnson Dies at 55
Kitzbuehel, Austria – Ski racing is alive and well in the Tyrol, and the Streif feels like the center of the universe this week. To put into perspective just how big this race is, nearly 50,000 crazed fans will descend upon the ski racing Mecca that is Kitzbuehel. The crowd for Thursday’s second downhill training run … Continue reading Kitzbuehel: The Super Bowl of Ski Racing
Flachau, Austria – Every day like clockwork, there she was – riding the cardio bike and stretching her body to regain mobility, looking for a way to ease her pain. It’s a lonely atmosphere mid-winter at the USSA Center of Excellence in Park City, Utah. Most athletes are off globetrotting the world tour. Back home, the days … Continue reading Behind the Gold: Lila Lapanja
Flachau, Austria – Germany’s Viktoria Rebensburg won her ninth career World Cup giant slalom in commanding fashion by almost a full second on Sunday over Slovenia’s Ana Drev. Italy’s Federica Brignone was third as the U.S. Ski Team’s Lindsey Vonn skied off the course in her second run. “It’s a pretty good feeling,” said Rebensburg. “I … Continue reading Vonn Skis Out of Flachau GS
