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Bode Miller

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Bode Miller Fast Facts:

Grew up in cabin on a 500-acre plot within the White Mountains of New Hampshire with no electricity or running water; was home-schooled until third grade.
Began skiing at the age of three; first started competing at eleven.
Counselor for Tamarack Tennis Camp which was founded, owned and operated by his grandparents in Easton, NH.
Spearheaded the use of parabolic (hour-glass shaped) skis in competition.
Silver medalist at the 2002 Winter Olympics in the giant slalom and alpine combined events; gained even more notoriety at the 2002 Games after hiking back up the course to complete a slalom run because of a missed gate; ultimately finished in 25th place.
Co-authored autobiography, Bode: Go Fast, Be Good, Have Fun, in 2005.
Subject of the 2006 documentary film, Flying Downhill, which focuses on his earlier life and personal philosophy.
Endorsed video game Bode Miller Alpine Racing, available on Playstation 2 and mobile phones.
Played baseball for the Nashua Pride of the Canadian-American League after signing a one-day contract in 2006; $5,000 was donated from ticket sales to Miller's Turtle Ridge Foundation.
Holds the U.S. record with 31 World Cup victories; won the overall title in 2005 and in 2008 and was the first American to hold that title since 1983.
Decided to take a hiatus from skiing, forgoing the remainder of the 2009 World Cup season; no decision concerning a possible retirement.