Bode Miller thinking big as new season awaits Oct 25, 2008
Miller won for the 31st time on the World Cup circuit last season, becoming the most successful American skier by overtaking Phil Mahre. With new coach Forest Carey, Miller wants to relive his heyday as a slalom specialist before he shifted most of his energy to the speed disciplines. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
Sully Saturday: McKinley is mogul of moguls Apr 6, 2008
For those of us who watched Picabo Street and Phil Mahre sail downhill during the Olympics, moguls is a little bit different. While skiing over those relatively small bumps, the athletes are required to execute tricks. (Waterloo Courier, IO)
Vonn claims U.S. Alpine Championships slalom Mar 24, 2008
Vonn's victory in the opening event comes after she and Miller won overall World Cup titles for the first American sweep since Phil Mahre and Tamara McKinney did it 25 years ago. No one seemed to be more surprised by her success than Vonn, who didn't start the season expecting to be in the hunt for a World Cup title. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- More)
No. 1, and off the radar Mar 22, 2008
When Phil Mahre and Tamara McKinney clinched a U.S. sweep of the men's and women's overall World Cup ski titles in 1983, about 150 cheering fans greeted them in the Aspen, Colo. finish corral. (OregonLive, OR -- Sports)
Overall, a very good year for downhill star Vonn Mar 19, 2008
US skiers not only matched the 25-year-old feat of winning both men's and women's overall titles turned in by Phil Mahre and Tamara McKinney, they also won three other discipline titles. In all, Americans took 5 of 12 crystal globes, a national record. (Boston Globe)
Partied-out Miller receives World Cup trophy Mar 17, 2008
The skiers received their large crystal globes Sunday to mark the first American sweep of overall World Cup titles since Phil Mahre and Tamara McKinney accomplished the feat 25 years ago. "It's history and it doesn't happen very often, so you have to enjoy the moment and I'm definitely enjoying it,'' Vonn said after the American anthem was played for the second time.advertisementMiller asked photographers to hurry up so he could get back to his motor home."It was great for USA skiing, but I... (MSNBC -- Sports)
US skiers Miller and Vonn win overall World Cup Mar 17, 2008
In 1983, Tamara McKinney became the first American woman to win, while Phil Mahre captured his third and last consecutive title. The only other non-European to win was Canadian Nancy Greene in 1967 and '68. (Christian Science Monitor)
Two coaches, staff quit after Bode wins Cup Mar 16, 2008
Miller and Lindsey Vonn became the first Americans to sweep the mens and womens overall titles in the same year since Phil Mahre and Tamara McKinney 25 years ago. Also, Miller took the mens combined title, Ted Ligety won the giant slalom title and Vonn got the womens downhill crown. (MSNBC -- Sports)
A sweeping day for U.S. skiing: Lindsey Vonn joins Bode Miller as overall champs Mar 16, 2008
He and Vonn are the first Americans to win the overall in the same year since Phil Mahre and Tamara McKinney in 1983. It's just a big day for America, Vonn said Friday. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
Bode's staff quits Mar 16, 2008
Miller and Lindsey Vonn became the first Americans to sweep the men's and women's overall titles since Phil Mahre and Tamara McKinney 25 years ago. Also, Miller took the men's combined title, Ted Ligety won the giant slalom crystal globe and Vonn got the women's downhill crown. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- More)
Rare American sweep on World Cup slopes Mar 16, 2008
The first was Tamara McKinney in 1983, the same year that the American Phil Mahre won the men's overall title. A quarter century later, Vonn and Miller have matched that achievement. (International Herald Tribune)
Miller and Vonn receive trophies to mark 1st American ski sweep in 25 years Mar 16, 2008
The two skiers received their large crystal globes Sunday to mark the first American sweep of overall World Cup titles since Phil Mahre and Tamara McKinney accomplished the feat 25 years ago. "It's history and it doesn't happen very often, so you have to enjoy the moment and I'm definitely enjoying it," Vonn said. (International Herald Tribune -- Sports)
Miller takes overall Mar 15, 2008
Miller and Vonn are on the verge of the first American sweep of the overall titles since Phil Mahre and Tamara McKinney did it 25 years ago. For Miller, who split from the US team this season to train on his own, there were no smiles, no champagne, and few words - until he showed up later at an appearance for one of his sponsors. (Boston Globe)
Vonn completes stunning World Cup sweep for USA Mar 15, 2008
It had happened only once before, when Phil Mahre and Tamara McKinney won championships in 1983. That's the extent of U.S. winners of overall titles: Mahre (1981, '82 and '83), McKinney ('83), Miller (2005, '08) and Vonn ('08). (USA Today -- Sports)
Bode Miller, Lindsey Vonn aiming to sweep titles for U.S. at ski finals Mar 15, 2008
While Miller won the overall in 2005, the U.S. hasn't captured the men's and women's crowns in the same year since Phil Mahre and Tamara McKinney did it in 1983. Entering the World Cup finals this week, Miller held a 169-point margin ahead of Didier Cuche of Switzerland, with Benjamin Raich of Austria 264 points behind. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
Bode Miller assured of overall crown after Cuche declines to race slalom Mar 15, 2008
Now all Lindsey Vonn has to do is make sure she keeps some of her 157-point lead over Maria Riesch of Germany and Americans will take both championships for the first time since Phil Mahre and Tamara McKinney won in 1983. Hannes Reichelt of Austria won the final Super-G race of the season to clinch the World Cup title in the discipline by one point over Cuche, who won the downhill season crown. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
Final downhill of the season canceled Mar 15, 2008
While Miller won the overall in 2005, the United States hasn't pulled off the sweep since Phil Mahre and Tamara McKinney took the titles in 1983. Sponsored Links. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
Alpine Skiing: Vonn reaches summit, winning overall title Mar 15, 2008
The first was Tamara McKinney in 1983, which was also the same year that American Phil Mahre won the men's overall title. A quarter century later, Vonn and Miller have matched that achievement. (International Herald Tribune)
Americans are on the verge of a first in 25 years Mar 15, 2008
It has been 25 years since Tamara McKinney and Phil Mahre, both of the United States, won the World Cup overall titles in the same season. Now, barring the equivalent of a bolt of lightning landing in the wrong place on a sunny day, Vonn and Miller will create a new date for future American ski champions to remember. (International Herald Tribune -- Sports)
Miller, Vonn to receive crystal globe trophies for American sweep Mar 15, 2008
He and Vonn are the first Americans to win the overall in the same year since Phil Mahre and Tamara McKinney in 1983. "The overall title is the biggest achievement you can have in skiing," said U.S. women's speed coach Alex Hoedlmoser. (Brainerd Daily Dispatch)
Bode sits out with bad back but keeps Cup lead Mar 10, 2008
In 2005, Miller became the first American since Phil Mahre in 1983 to win the mens overall title. Moelggs victory lifted him to second place in the slalom standings with 491 points. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Vonn passes Street Mar 9, 2008
With Bode Miller leading the men's overall World Cup standings, this could mark the first time Americans capture the men's and women's overall titles in the same year since Phil Mahre and Tamara McKinney in 1983. Renate Goetschl of Austria was second in 1:24. (Boston Globe)
Bode Miller misses slalom World Cup meet, organizers say overall leader has minor injury Mar 9, 2008
In 2005, Miller became the first American since Phil Mahre in 1983 to win the men's overall title. Raich won the overall the most coveted trophy in Alpine skiing in 2006. (International Herald Tribune -- Sports)
US is on top of the world Mar 8, 2008
Tamara McKinney held her Rossignols, Phil Mahre his K2s. They were going into the February Olympic Games as favorites to win gold medals. (Boston Globe)
Alpine Skiing | Men's World Cup: Georg Streitberger wins super-G Mar 3, 2008
" Only six races remain on the schedule, including four at the World Cup finals in Bormio, Italy, later this month. Miller, who in 2005 became the first American since Phil Mahre in 1983 to win the men's overall title, had a great weekend in Norway - finishing on the podium in three straight races. On Friday, Miller was runner-up in the first of two downhills. On Saturday, he won the second downhill. "The results show a little bit better than maybe where I'm skiing right now," Miller said. "A... (International Herald Tribune)
Bode Miller wins World Cup downhill in Norway Mar 2, 2008
In 2005, Miller became the first American since Phil Mahre in 1983 to win the men's overall title. He does not want to think about another one yet. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
Bode wins Saturday downhill Mar 2, 2008
" Miller is ahead of Cuche in the overall standings by 165 points. Miller has 1,283 with seven races left, with five held March 12-16 at the World Cup finals in Bormio, Italy. Benjamin Raich stayed at 1,058 points and dropped to third. The Austrian skied out and finished out of the points for the second straight day. Each win is worth 100 points. In 2005, Miller became the first American since Phil Mahre in 1983 to win the men's overall title. He does not want to think about another one yet. "We... (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- More)
Georg Streiberger wins super-G ahead of Bode Miller Mar 2, 2008
Miller, who in 2005 became the first American since Phil Mahre in 1983 to win the men's overall title, had a great weekend in Norway finishing on the podium in three straight races. Today in Sports. (International Herald Tribune -- Sports)
Bode just misses downhill win Mar 1, 2008
I dont really think about it (the overall) much right now, said Miller, who in 2005 became the first American since Phil Mahre in 1983 to win the mens overall title. I was hoping to win today, I hope to win tomorrow. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Werner Heel wins World Cup downhill ahead of Bode Miller Feb 29, 2008
" Klaus Kroell of Austria was third, 0.22 behind. With his second place, Miller increased his overall lead over Benjamin Raich of Austria, who scores most of his points in the technical disciplines. Raich finished 37th and out of the points in Friday's race. Miller moved to 1,183 points while Raich stayed at 1,058. "I don't really think about it (the overall) much right now," said Miller, who in 2005 became the first American since Phil Mahre in 1983 to win the men's overall title. "I was hoping... (International Herald Tribune -- Sports)
Politics being thrown into rings Feb 26, 2008
The US hasn't won both overall titles in the same year since Phil Mahre and Tamara McKinney did it in 1983. Hoping to straighten herself out in time for next month's World Figure Skating Championships in Sweden, former champion Kimmie Meissner dumped longtime coach Pam Gregory and signed on with Richard Callaghan, who coached Tara Lipinski to Olympic gold and Todd Eldredge to a world title. (Boston Globe -- Sports)
US prospects good for 2010 Games Feb 25, 2008
Miller and Lindsey Vonn are leading the World Cup standings for the first time since Phil Mahre and Tamara McKinney in 1983. Though Miller says he won't be back at Olympus, Vonn will be, as will Mancuso and Ligety. (Boston Globe)
Skier Lindsey Vonn following idol to the mountaintop Feb 21, 2008
American Phil Mahre won three in a row from 1981-83 and Bode Miller, currently leading the standings, won in 2005. Miller broke with the national team before this season and trains and races as an independent, but he still represents the USA.. (USA Today)
Redskins make call, name Zorn coach Feb 10, 2008
With Miller in front in the men's overall standings, this is the first time Americans have led both the men's and women's ranks since Tamara McKinney and Phil Mahre won overall titles in 1983. Sandra Kiriasis of Germany clinched her sixth straight World Cup bobsled title in doubles by winning the season finale in Winterberg, Germany, for her fifth gold in eight races. (Boston Globe)
Vonn ties U.S. downhill record with 9th Cup win Feb 10, 2008
With Bode Miller in front in the men's overall standings, this is the first time Americans have led both the men's and women's ranks since Tamara McKinney and Phil Mahre won overall titles in 1983. On a clear and sunny day at the site of the 2006 Turin Olympics, Vonn was followed by Canada's Kelly Vanderbeek, who was 0. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
National Digest Jan 22, 2008
But on Sunday, Miller won the combined title for the slalom and Saturday s downhill, which means he is now the most successful American skier ever with 28 World Cup wins, overtaking Phil Mahre. SOCCER. (Creston News Adertiser, IO)
Bode sets U.S. World Cup record with 28th win Jan 21, 2008
Miller wins combined title, breaking Phil Mahre's American mark ... But on Sunday, Miller won the combined title for the slalom and Saturdays downhill, which means he is now the most successful American skier ever with 28 World Cup wins, overtaking Phil Mahre. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Bode Miller breaks U.S. mark with 28th Cup title Jan 21, 2008
Phil Mahre set the American record of 27 World Cup victories more than two decades ago. "It's a nice record, something you dream about as a kid," the 30-year-old Miller said. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Jean-Baptiste Grange wins World Cup slalom, Bode Miller takes combined title Jan 21, 2008
Miller's victory means he is now the most successful American skier ever with 28 World Cup wins, overtaking Phil Mahre. "It's a nice record, something you dream about as a kid," the 30-year-old Miller said. (International Herald Tribune -- Sports)
After tying Mahre's record, Miller looking for more Jan 17, 2008
"I like to be skiing the best I can," said Miller by phone from Switzerland, where Sunday he tied Phil Mahre, the winningest American skier of all time, with his 27th World Cup victory. "If I'm skiing the way I really want to be, and I eliminate mistakes, the results will take care of themselves.". (Boston Globe)
Local briefs Jan 17, 2008
World Champion and Olympic gold medallist Phil Mahre was also a contender at the race. Townsend Hoopsters compete in Great Falls. (Helena Independent Record, MT)
Bode Miller ties U.S. record with 27th Cup crown Jan 14, 2008
Miller, who broke away from the U.S. Ski Team to compete on his own this season, now shares the record with Phil Mahre. The historic downhill course on the Lauberhorn varies widely, featuring both the fastest and slowest stretches on the men's tour. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Bode Miller wins Lauberhorn downhill Jan 14, 2008
Miller, who broke away from the U.S. Ski Team to compete on his own this season, now shares the record with Phil Mahre. Today in Sports. (International Herald Tribune -- Sports)
Alpine Skiing: Grange wins World Cup slalom Jan 13, 2008
A victory would give Miller 27 World Cup wins, matching Phil Mahre for the most by an American. Grange, a slalom specialist, will not compete in the downhill Sunday, but his two victories show how quick his ascent has been. (International Herald Tribune)
U.S. ski team begins life without Miller Oct 27, 2007
The fiercely independent Miller, who won the World Cup super-G title last winter, split from the U.S. team last May in the hopes of recapturing the success he enjoyed in 2005 when he became the first American since Phil Mahre in 1983 to win the overall title. Just two victories shy of Mahre's American record of 27, Miller is expected to surpass that mark this season. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
Mahre's 'mid-life awakening' May 7, 2007
Phil Mahre says his past is just that - he even auctions off the Olympic medal for months at a time to raise money for charity. And yet, as Mahre approaches his 50th birthday Thursday, the former U.S. skiing star is trying to recapture some of his glory from nearly a quarter-century ago. (Sunspot.net -- Sports)
Ex-ski great Phil Mahre, 49, attempting comeback May 5, 2007
Ex-ski great Phil Mahre, 49, goes for comeback ... Phil Mahre claims his past is just that he even auctions off the Olympic medal for months at a time to raise money for charity. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Miller says he won't be skiing in another Olympics Apr 14, 2007
Particularly after winning two World Cup downhills and two Super Gs, and the overall Super G title that has him only two victories behind Phil Mahre as the American with the most cup wins. Miller, who turns 30 in October, expects to pass Mahre next season. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
U.S. alpine ski championships Mar 30, 2007
Did 49-year-old Phil Mahre, the 1984 Olympic gold medalist and former World Cup overall champion, meet his goal of qualifying for the U.S. championships. Will Julia Mancuso, the princess of American skiing, a 2006 Olympic gold medalist and aspiring underwear model, wear her lucky tiara atop her ski helmet as she shreds down the Alyeska slopes. (Anchorage Daily News)
* Mancuso stays in contention for title after finishing fifth Mar 12, 2007
In the circuit's 40-year history, the only US woman to win the overall title is Tamara McKinney, who won it in 1983, the same year that Phil Mahre won the title on the men's circuit. Bode Miller won the overall title in 2005 but ceded it last year to Austria's Benjamin Raich, who currently leads the men's standings. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Bode injures knee, fails to finish slalom Feb 18, 2007
Its a far cry from the last worlds in Bormio, Italy, in 2005, when Miller stunned the powerful Austrian Wunderteam by taking gold in both speed events downhill and super-G. Later that season, Miller became the first American to take the coveted World Cup overall since Phil Mahre and Tamara McKinney in 1983. Despite his latest washout, Miller remains the only skier with four World Cup wins this season, two in downhill and two in super-G. Austrias Benjamin Raich, the reigning overall... (MSNBC -- Sports)
• Morning Tipoff Feb 3, 2007
From 1D: Skier Steve Mahre, twin brother of World Cup overall champion Phil Mahre, became the first American man to win a gold medal in Olympic or world championship competition when he edged Sweden's Ingemar Stenmark by 0. 51 seconds in the giant slalom. (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
Mammoth hosts Western Region FIS races Jan 12, 2007
Race marks Phil Mahre's return to FIS racing ... Phil Mahre, Olympic gold medalist in the 1984 Sarajevo slalom event and three-time World Cup overall winner, and his son, Robert, were at Mammoth for the Western Region FIS races ... At 49, Phil Mahre is officially on the comeback. (Mammoth Times, CA)
