Street makes Hall of Fame

Eurosport - Thu, 23 Jul 13:18:00 2009

American skiier Picabo Street is on the latest list of athletes to be inducted into the US Olympic Hall of Fame.

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Street won silver in the downhill at the 1994 Olympics befor going on to take Olympic gold in the super-G at the 1998 Nagano Winter Games, where she won by just one hundredth of a second.

She was also the first American to claim the World Cup downhill title, a distinction she achieved in 1995 by winning six of nine competitions that season.

After a leg injury and two years of rehabilitation, Street returned to compete in 2002 Olympic Winter Games in Salt Lake City before retiring.

Eurosport / Reuters

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  1. Picabo is a wonderful person, and a fantastic skier. I­ had an opportunity to spend some time with her in­ Saalbach Austria, where she won the Gold in the World­ Cup downhill. She is truly a down-to-earth sweetheart,­ but when she puts on the skis, look out cuz she is all­ business! I'm glad she is finally getting this­ recognition.

    From t.macquoid, on Wed 29 Jul 6:41PM

  2. She is a winner for all ages. She is magnificent, a­ true beauty with or without skis. I watched her last­ year on NBC "Today SHOW" she brings­ happiness wherever she goes. I wish her the best of­ life, she deserves it. The ultimate role model for any­ young lady. Michael C.

    From Michael C, on Sun 12 Jul 12:33PM
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