Antalya, Turkey – Beginning in the 2011-12 winter season, the women’s ski jumping worldwide circuit will be elevated to World Cup status.nThe decision was reached last week at the International Ski Federation (FIS) Council Spring Meetings, held in Antalya. FIS officials cited the success of the women’s ski jumping Continental Cup tour held since 2004-05. … Continue reading Women’s Ski Jumping Gains World Cup Status
Waipahu, HI – Olympic gold medalist Bode Miller was bumped in two sets Thursday by 31-year-old Erik Nelson-Kortland at the U.S. Open National Playoffs Hawaii Pacific Sectional Qualifying Tournament.nThe National Playoffs were launched earlier this year by the U.S. Tennis Association (USTA) to provide the opportunity for all players 14 years of age and older … Continue reading Ski Racing Star Bode Miller Edged in U.S. Open Tennis Qualifier
Yerevan, Armenia – During a visit to Armenia earlier this month, 2010 Olympian and U.S. Alpine Ski Team athlete Erik Fisher met with a group of coaches, athletes and students at the Armenian State Physical Education University in the country’s capital city.nThe 10-day trip began as a chance for the Middleton, Idaho native to do … Continue reading U.S. Ski Team’s Fisher Aides Armenian Ski Federation
Park City, UT – The United States Ski and Snowboard Team Foundation has added a new member to its Board of Trustees. Thomas F. Karam, of Waverly, Penn., PA) is one of the newest Board members, who joined the U.S. Ski and Snowboard Association (USSA) just in time for the 2010 Olympic Winter Games in … Continue reading Karam Named to U.S. Ski and Snowboard Association Board of Trustees
Big Sky, MT – Following seven seasons with the U.S. Alpine Ski Team, recently crowned U.S. super G champion Keely Kelleher of Big Sky, Mont., is retiring from ski racing in order to focus on being a full-time student at Westminster College in Salt Lake City.n”After spending my entire life focused completely on ski racing, … Continue reading U.S. Champ Kelleher Retires from Alpine Ski Team
New York, NY – This Monday, Olympic gold medalist Lindsey Vonn will accomplish a life goal of appearing on the final episode of NBC’s legendary television drama series “Law & Order,” capping a storied series run that spanned 20 years.nThe finale airs at 10 p.m. ET on NBC. “I don’t know what I’d do without … Continue reading Olympic Skiing Champ Lindsey Vonn Closes 20-Year Run of TV’s Law & Order
Aspen, CO – Aspen’s Jake Zamansky, who was a member of the U.S. Development Team at 17 and a member of the 2010 Olympic Team, is retiring from the U.S. Alpine Ski Team. His last race was the Olympic giant slalom at Whistler Creekside in February.n”I didn’t intend for the Olympics to cap my career,” … Continue reading Alpine Skiing Olympian Jake Zamansky Retires