1984, ISBN: 9781578602483

Bill Johnson took the world by storm at the 1984 Sarajevo Winter Olympics, coming out of nowhere to win the first American gold medal in downhill skiing. He went on to dominate the World … More...

Bill Johnson took the world by storm at the 1984 Sarajevo Winter Olympics, coming out of nowhere to win the first American gold medal in downhill skiing. He went on to dominate the World Cup races that same year. His success made him an overnight celebrity, but his fame was fleeting. He never won another race, and personal tragedy seemed to follow him at every turn. With his post-Olympic life spiraling out of control, Johnson decided to do the unthinkable -- make a comeback at the age of forty. He had his motto, "Ski to Die," tattooed on his right bicep. In a race at Big Mountain, fearless and in the lead with one turn to go, Johnson crashed face-first into the icy mountain at fifty miles per hour. "Ski to Die is a story about the cost of chasing dreams. It is about glory and the attempt to recapture it once it is lost. More than a cautionary tale, "Ski to Die is a rise-fall-rise-again story -- because against all odds, Bill Johnson's story doesn't end at Big Mountain. Media > Book<

ISBN: 9781578602483

Clerisy Press, Emmis Books. Hardcover. 1578602483 Condition: VERY GOOD. (Book may have one or a combination of the following characteristics: former library book, cover wear, name written… More...

Clerisy Press, Emmis Books. Hardcover. 1578602483 Condition: VERY GOOD. (Book may have one or a combination of the following characteristics: former library book, cover wear, name written inside cover, light underlining/highlighting, remainder mark, etc. Overall, the book is in solid shape. This is a blanket description. Please email us if you require a specific, detailed description of the book condition. We will typically respond within 24 hours). . Very Good., Clerisy Press, Emmis Books<