Date of Birth: October 12, 1977
Where Was He Born: Bretton Woods, NH
Interesting Youth Highlights:
Bode’s parents took a novel approach to raising him and for many years they lived in a cabin without running water or electricity. He did not attend regular school until after his parents divorced. Bode grew up playing many different kinds of sports, including soccer and tennis, but it wasn’t until after he enrolled in Carrabassett Valley Academy that he became serious about skiing.
Considered by many to be one of the fastest skiers, he holds numerous records. His wild personality and general lack of tact has kept him in the press throughout many occasions and his recent decision to leave the US Ski Team has been widely discussed. Currently, he holds the record for the total amount of World Cup wins and although his style may not be dependable, time after time, Bode brings home the gold, despite being viewed as a loose canon by many of his teammates and competitors, as well as coaches.
Career Highlights:
World Cup Victories
Season Discipline
2003 Combined
2004 Giant Slalom
2004 Combined
2005 Overall
2005 Super-G
2007 Super-G
2008 Combined
2008 Overall
Total amount of World Cups wins: 31
Olympic Medals:
2 Silver – 2002 Olympics
Interesting Quotes:
“That feeling is the same whether you're on either side of the hundredths. Obviously, it's great to win the world championship, but if you put down that kind of skiing, it's awesome either way.”
“But there was no question in my mind that I was gonna still go for it. I was still going for the win. I wasn't skiing for second or third place today, and in the end I think that's probably what got me there.”
“[The Olympic hype] is going to be a tough thing for me to manage. My actions are not always consistent. I'm super-mellow and laid back, but I'm always thinking and running 100,000 scenarios through my head. Sometimes I'm disciplined, but I like to be a total slacker, too. I party hard, but I train hard. People are going to try and figure me out and figure out my motivations, and it's going to be a circus.”
Controversy:
Bode ended up at the center of a firestorm of controversy during the 2006 Olympics. He admitted during an interview that he was partying pretty heavily during the events, and the American public and press quickly turned against him. Many felt that he lacked the true “spirit of the Olympics” and fans were roundly disappointed in him. He went on to a lackluster showing at the games, coming in 5th in many of his events and generally performing under expectations.
What’s He Doing Now:
Bode left the US Ski Team in 2007 and now skis independently. He has gone on to win several championships in 2007/2008, including the Audi FIS World Cup Overall and Super Combined. The 2008/2009 Season looks to be very bright for this controversial skier
Originally posted 2008-10-24 05:48:29. Republished by Old Post Promoter
Related Posts - Skier Profile for Steven Nyman Steven Nyman was born and raised in Provo, Utah. His father ran the ski school located at Sundance so he began skiing at the age of two. He launched his United States Ski Team career with two medals and took a World Cup win in 2007 to show how much......
-
Skier Profile for Morgan Smyth Morgan Smyth was born in Northampton, MA on February 10, 1986. She started skiing at the age of 2, but was not entirely convinced she liked cross country skiing at first. Once she got into it, she became somewhat of a tiger, placing in numerous Junior World Championships. Now that...... -
Durango Mountain Resort, Durango, CO Durango Mountain Resort is located in: Durango, CO Phone: (970) 247-9000 Website: http://www.durangomountainresort.com/ About the Resort: This is a historic area that is home to some of the best skiing terrain in the world. Forget about gentle slopes - this resort is home to trademark benching, rolling and exhilarating terrain....... - Athlete Profile of Daron Rahlves Daron Rahlve was born in Walnut Creek, CA in 1973 and it is simply fate that he ended up being born into an area that is synonymous with skiing. Considered by many to be the single best speed skier in the world, Rahlve is also known for his humble and......
- Skier Profile: Picabo Street Picabo Street may be best known for her funny name, but she was a serious skier that not only brought home the gold on many occasions, but also had a famous ski run named after her. Not many skiers have been afforded that honor, and although she’s now retired, Picabo’s......
Related Websites - Kernel 2.6.25.1 For 1and1 XXL Server Alexander Kasper from Hockwald-ITcompiled a 2.6.25.1 Kernel for 1&1 AMD64-Bit Server. After downloading (i.e. to /tmp/ folder), you can install your brand new kernel with the following command: Now we have to install the kernel by the following command. dpkg --install linux-image-26251_custom10002052008_amd64.deb Please check /boot/grub/menu.lst for the correct settings. Either......
-
Tax Credits for Home Energy Improvements - They're Baaaaack! [caption id="" align="alignright" width="200" margin="8px" caption="Solar water heater on a rooftop in Jerusalem"][/caption] The recent stimulus bill passed by Congress and signed by the President re-instituted home and business energy tax credits that expired at the end of 2007. The new tax credit has a lifetime cap of $1,500...... - Wednesday Wadio: Don Lennon's 'Really Dave Matthews'. "Lennon’s fans love his farcical, enigmatic lyrics and his crystalline pop sensibility for what they are. And if he’s not yet a big name in his home town, he may soon be able to look forward to a wider audience in the Gulf region. As one reviewer writes on that......
-
Personal Finance Bible Verse Of The Day: Storms Be strong and courageous! Do not fear or tremble before them, for the Lord your God is the one who is going with you. He will not fail you or abandon you! Deuteronomy 31:6I get today's verse from another blogger who blogged today about some hard times that his family...... -
Review: Fire in His Eyes by Stella and Audra Price Fire in His Eyes is the first book of the Dragon Elementals in Stella and Audra Price’s Eververse. A complicated web of Afterverse and the real world, Eververse will introduce you the paranormal. Char is the last of the reigning fire dragons and he has found his mate. He......
- Coins Medals Olympics Fan Apparel Souvenirs Sports Collectibles
- Time Travel Romance Audio Books
- Time Travel Romance Books
Categories:
Athlete Profiles, Male Profiles, Skiing
Tags:
1 comment so far ↓
[...] rose to prominence at the same time Bode Miller did and although Miller outshone him in many cases, it was Rahlves ability to keep bringing in [...]
Leave a Comment