Squaw Valley offers winter sports fun Nov 20, 2009
"Freestyle skiers, more daring than standard-issue downhill types, are drawn to the challenge of Squaw. They see footage from Warren Miller movies or rent the cult classic "Hot Dog," shot at Squaw in the 1980s and feel compelled to pack the van and head up Interstate 80.One of Squaw Valley's main selling points, says Ernst Hager, a former general manager of the resort who once coached the U.S. Ski Team, is accessibility."Anybody who wants any type of a challenge will come to Squaw," says Hager,... (Fresno Bee -- Sports)
Bode Miller Returns To U.S. Ski Team; Tries For Fourth Olympics Sep 25, 2009
"Our men's team the last two years has grown into a close-knit family - we help each other be successful. Having proven veterans like Ted [Ligety], Marco [Sullivan], Steven [Nyman], Scott [Macartney] and Bode all training and racing together will help all of us. This is a group of strong leaders that Bode has trained and raced with throughout his career." In 2005, Miller became the first American in 22 years to win the overall World Cup title, since Phil Mahre and Tamara McKinney in 1983. Miller... (ABC 7 News, DC)
Ol' Roy neglected by lists Jul 30, 2009
Work your way through ESPN's "Who's Who" list, and you can learn that Karch Kiraly was a whale of volleyball player at UCLA, that Tamara McKinney was the first American woman to win the overall Alpine World Cup ski championship and that Walter Ray Williams Jr. won six (count 'em) Bowler of the Year awards and six (count 'em again) world horseshoe pitching championships. But -- as Roy might say -- you can flip through that flippin' rascal till your thumbprint disappears and still not find a Who's... (News & Observer -- Sports)
Vonn wooshing toward Olympic dream Mar 12, 2009
Phil Mahre and Tamara McKinney did so in the early 1980s, Picabo Street in the 1990s, and Bode Miller in the early part of this century, although his well-documented 2006 Winter Olympics implosion more than compensated for his positive achievements. Otherwise, it's been a steady diet of Klammers and Zurbriggens and Seizingers, athletes from the majestic, sky-scraping heart of Western Europe, where they created both the mountains and the sport, and would be pleased to tell you all about it. (USA Today -- Sports)
Overall, Vonn's performance is unmatched Mar 12, 2009
"It's really a special moment in my life," said Vonn who, at 24, has displaced Tamara McKinney and mentor Picabo Street as the greatest woman racer in US history. "I give my whole life for the sport and to be able to win something like this for a second time in a row - it means a lot to me."It's why I work hard, it's what I live for and it's special to have been able to put my own mark in the history books," Vonn said.Of her bandaged thumb, injured on the glass of a celebratory champagne bottle,... (Boston Globe)
Vonn stays hot, wins fourth straight super-G Mar 5, 2009
" Missing the podium is another motivator. Earlier this month, Vonn won her 19th World Cup race to top Tamara McKinney for the U.S. women's record. On Saturday, however, she finished only 12th in the downhill. "She took that anger she had from yesterday and put it down the hill," U.S. speed coach Alex Hoedlmoser said of Vonn's performance in the super-G. "What she's doing right now is pretty amazing. " Copyright 2009 . All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast,... (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- More)
Lindsey Vonn wins super giant slalom in Bulgaria Mar 2, 2009
" Vonn edged Maze in the final stages of the race on the arduous Banderiza course, competing ahead of Suter. And with the win, Vonn also closed within 15 points of Suter in the super-G standings. Suter leads with 376 points, and Vonn has 361. Earlier this month, Vonn won her 19th World Cup race to top Tamara McKinney for the U.S. women's record. On Saturday, however, she finished only 12th in the downhill. "She took that anger she had from yesterday and put it down the hill. She skied awesome... (International Herald Tribune -- Sports)
Vonn captures fourth straight super-G win Mar 2, 2009
Earlier this month, Vonn won her 19th World Cup race to top Tamara McKinney for the U.S. womens record. On Saturday, however, she finished only 12th in the downhill. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Sports news briefs: 3/1/09 (Today) Mar 1, 2009
Vonn also made history earlier this month by winning the 19th World Cup race of her career to move past Tamara McKinney for the U.S. women's record. More winter sports. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Vonn leads strong dayfor U.S. in winter sports Mar 1, 2009
Vonn won her 19th World Cup title a week ago to move past Tamara McKinney for the U.S. women's record. She remains on course to successfully defend her overall World Cup title, holding a 336-point lead over Germany's Maria Riesch. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Vonn matches Street's mark Mar 1, 2009
Vonn also made history earlier this month by winning the 19th World Cup race of her career to move past Tamara McKinney for the US women's record. Vonn also remained on course to defend her overall World Cup title with a 336-point lead over Germany's Maria Riesch. (Boston Globe)
Ligety wins World Cup giant slalom Mar 1, 2009
Earlier this month, Vonn won her 19th World Cup race to top Tamara McKinney for the U.S. women s record. U.S. coach Jim Tracy said Saturday s race was more about the title than another podium spot. (Helena Independent Record)
Vonn, Miller taking divergent trails Feb 26, 2009
Her super-G win in Italy gave her 19 World Cups, one more than Tamara McKinney, who raced in the 1980s. This year, Vonn is on track to repeat as World Cup overall champ. (Boston Globe -- Sports)
Lodwick in the limelight Feb 24, 2009
Lindsey Vonn claimed her 19th World Cup victory, surpassing Tamara McKinney as the U.S. female ski racer with the most wins. She won Sunday's super-G in Italy after finishing second in a super-combined Friday and downhill Saturday. (USA Today -- Sports)
Vonn sets American World Cup record Feb 23, 2009
Vonn's victory in a super-G yesterday in Tarvisio, Italy, was the 19th World Cup win of her career, moving past Tamara McKinney for the US women's record. "I don't see myself as a record-setter and actually never thought it was possible to pass a legend like Tamara,'' Vonn said. "But I'm extremely thrilled and hope that a lot of kids see what's possible in ski racing and get inspired. (Boston Globe)
Vonn records 19th win Feb 23, 2009
72 seconds to better the previous record of 18 wins held by Tamara McKinney. Vonn finished second in a super-combi Friday and in a downhill Saturday. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
A-Rod hires Sosa's lawyer Feb 23, 2009
Lindsey Vonn's victory in a super-G Sunday in Italy was the 19th World Cup win of her career, moving past Tamara McKinney for the U.S. women's record. Vonn, the defending World Cup overall champion, set the mark despite having surgery on a severed tendon two weeks ago. (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
Stechert tops Vonn by 0.01 seconds in downhill Feb 22, 2009
Vonn, who remained tied with Tamara McKinney for the U.S. women's record of 18 World Cup victories, increased her lead in the overall standings. Taking advantage of an early start, Stechert wound her way down the Prampero course in 1 minute, 59. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- More)
Riesch edges out Vonn in super-combi Feb 21, 2009
Vonn remained tied with Tamara McKinney for the U.S. record with 19 victories each, but she has two more shots at the mark in Saturdays downhill and Sundays super-G.. I could have risked a little bit more and maybe won today, but there would have been a higher risk of not finishing, Vonn said. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Vonn wins 2nd gold Feb 10, 2009
" Adding to her two silvers at the last worlds in Are, Sweden, two years ago, Vonn tied Tamara McKinney for the U.S. women's record of four career medals at the world championships. Vonn also matched her childhood hero Picabo Street, who won the downhill at the 1996 worlds in Sierra Nevada, Spain. Another American, Hilary Lindh, won in 1997 in Sestriere, Italy. "Picabo has always been my huge idol," Vonn said. "I don't know all the records. People are telling me randomly the records that I'm... (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- More)
Vonn earns second gold with downhill win Feb 10, 2009
" Adding to her two silvers at the last worlds in Are, Sweden, two years ago, Vonn also tied Tamara McKinney for the U.S. women's record of four career medals at worlds. Vonn also matched her childhood idol Picabo Street, who won the downhill at the 1996 worlds in Sierra Nevada, Spain. Another American, Hilary Lindh, won in 1997 in Sestriere, Italy. ALSO ON THIS STORY"Picabo has always been my huge idol," Vonn said. "I don't know all the records. People are telling me randomly the records... (MSNBC -- Sports)
