Milano Cortina 2026 - Team USA - Alpine Skiing

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The words of Dr. Bill Mallon - Orthopedic Surgeon, Olympic Statistorian, founder of www.olympedia.org and former PGA golfer.  There are 10 parts to this post.

 

 

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Too bad training runs aren't official   RCS finished first in the M downhill training run today.  (But I know they don't mean anything, people aren't giving their all, etc.)  RCS is a dark horse...hope he can steal one away when the time comes!¡!

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42 minutes ago, clemsonbeav said:

Too bad training runs aren't official   RCS finished first in the M downhill training run today.  (But I know they don't mean anything, people aren't giving their all, etc.)  RCS is a dark horse...hope he can steal one away when the time comes!¡!

His mother did it in 1972.  I watched her gold medal run live, still one of the great Olympic moments I’ve seen.  I’d go wild if RCS wins gold this time.  After his silver medal 4 years ago, NBC interviewed his mother from her home.  This time, I’d hope she’d be there in person.

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Vonn on the schedule for the training run at 5:30 in the morning, starting 9th.  :-/  We'll see!

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18 hours ago, clemsonbeav said:

Vonn on the schedule for the training run at 5:30 in the morning, starting 9th.  :-/  We'll see!

Well, she made it down at 7:15 am.   She was leading until the last section of the course.

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And Wiles takes the lead!

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Vonn training again today...wow!

 

Edit: and ended up 3rd!

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Kyle Negomir with a Top 10 finish in DH.

 

Bryce Bennett 13th.

RCS in 18th.

Sam Morse 19th.

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https://www.instagram.com/p/DUd2wMxDXhw/

 

LV's IG:

Tomorrow: One last Olympic downhill run…

Just getting to these Olympics has been a journey, and one that some did not believe in from the start. I retired for 6 years, and because of a partial knee replacement, I had the chance to compete one more time.

But why? Everyone seems to be asking me that question. But I think the answer is simple… I just love ski racing.

I am not unsure about life outside of sport. I am not searching for meaning or for attention or money. I know exactly who I am and I know exactly what I am made of. I am the product of amazing parents who showed me that hard work and determination pays off. My Mother, who is watching over me, taught me the power of positivity and resilience. My Father, who will be watching in the stands with my family and friends, taught me hard work and mental toughness.

I will stand in the starting gate tomorrow and know I am strong. Know that I believe in myself. Know that the odds are stacked against me with my age, no ACL, and a titanium knee- but know that I still believe. And usually, when the odds are stacked against me the most, I pull the best of what’s inside me out.

I will race tomorrow in my final Olympic Downhill and while I can’t guarantee a good result, I can guarantee I will give it everything I have. But no matter what happens, I have already won.

The outpouring of love and support over the past few days has been overwhelming in the best way. It has given me energy and helped me more than I can describe. Thank you 🙏🏻

I believe💪🏻

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  So sad for Vonn...of course happy for Johnson...knocked the wind out of lots of people's sails...