Three prominent U.S. lugers retire
LAKE PLACID — Two-time Winter Olympian Courtney Zablocki and 2010 Vancouver Winter Olympian Megan Sweeney have announced their retirements from the sport of luge, according to an announcement Friday from USA Luge. National team member Anastasia Young has also decided to end her competitive career. “All three women will be missed,” said USA Luge CEO Ron Rossi. “Each, in their own way, contributed to the success and culture of USA Luge. They are admired for their work ethic and we are thankful for their successes. “Most importantly, we appreciate the time they put into the sport, and hope that their lives, going forward, meet with the kind of success that they dreamt about while in competition.” The 30-year-old Zablocki, from Highlands Ranch, Colo., was a member of the National Guard Outstanding Athlete Program, and reached the pinnacle of her career when she finished just outside the medals at the 2006 Olympic Winter Games in Torino.
» Full StoryFrenette builds momentum
PARK CITY, Utah — Saranac Lake Olympian Peter Frenette took first place in the U.S. Ski Jumping Championships Sunday on the large hill for his second win of the weekend.
» Full StoryU.S. luge season set to kick off
LAKE PLACID — For members of the United States Luge Team, the 2010-11 season officially begins Friday with the start of the first camp of the new season.
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DENVER — Olympic gold medalist Bode Miller may not be ready for retirement just yet.
Miller’s return for another season on the slopes appears almost imminent after he signed and submitted his contract to be a member of the U.S. Ski Team.
Demong named 2010 Meet the Town Person of the Year
SARANAC LAKE — Hungry Bear Publishing recently released the 2010-2011 Saranac Lake edition of the Meet the Town community guide, naming Vermontville native and Olympic champion Billy Demong as its Person of the Yea.
» Full StoryDemong ties the knot in Placid
LAKE PLACID — Two-time Olympic medalist Bill Demong got married Sunday to Katie Koczynski at the Crowne Plaza Resort and Golf Club in Lake Placi.
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