Picabo Street

Alpine Skiing

A three-time Olympian, Picabo Street first joined the U.S. Ski Team in 1989 and earned a silver medal at the 1994 Olympic Winter Games in ­the downhill. The Sun Valley native left her mark in Olympic history in 1998, taking gold in the Nagano super G by a mere hundredth of a second.

  • Street medaled in three World Championships, earning combined silver in 1993, super G bronze and downhill gold in 1996. Winning six of nine World Cup competitions in 1995, Street became the first American to win a World Cup season title in a speed event. After a leg injury and two years of rehabilitation, Street returned to compete in 2002 in Salt Lake City before retiring. With nine career victories, she was inducted into the U.S. Ski and Snowboard Hall of Fame in 2005.

    • A three-time Olympian, she earned a silver medal in 1994 and a gold in 1998
    • Became the first American to win a World Cup season title in a speed event
    • Won six of nine World Cup downhill competitions in 1995
    • Holder of nine career World Cup downhill victories
    • Inducted in the U.S. Ski and Snowboard Hall of Fame in 2005

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    1. On April 16, 2009 Krish Dasgupta wrote

      This guy was amazing - a modern day William Tell!

    2. On April 17, 2009 Krish Dasgupta wrote

      Go Picabo Go!

    3. On April 17, 2009 Nick Guisto, MD wrote

      Gary Hall Sr.....he gave 100% to whatever he sent his mind to...he gave his life to swimming, his family, and his profession (an amazing physician and surgeon). Go Gary! Good luck.

    4. On April 18, 2009 nick p wrote

      Michael Johnson is my Hero

    5. On April 21, 2009 Jason McPhee wrote

      Teresa Edwards, we all can go on and on about how great of a player she is, but we need to show her now. Teresa Edward should be in the Hall of fame and this honor is well over due. Her story is inspiring and she gives all people hope that your dreams can come true, no matter how large. So please help us all honor a rare woman. we love you 'T'. You have my vote.

    6. On April 22, 2009 kirstie bolitho wrote

      Good Luck Gary Hall!!!

    7. On April 23, 2009 Rod Hormell wrote

      Terry Schroeder is one of the most influential player/coaches in United States Water Polo history... maybe since the Eric Lindroth 1972 era. Terry and all of the 84 & 88 team members are so deserving of many honors and awards for their repeat efforts in the world of a very dominated European sport. Terry was also a member of the famed 1980 (best in the World) that unfortunately was unable to compete due to the USOC boycott. Terry is far and away a great athlete and competitor at anything he attempts but he is a stand up guy in every endeavor he has determined in his mind to conquer! Congratulation on the 2008 "Silver" medal performance in China Good Luck always Terry

    8. On April 23, 2009 Abner Donaldson wrote

      Sheila Young Ochowicz is a true inspiration...you go girl!

    9. On April 23, 2009 Darlene McKellar wrote

      Gary Hall Sr. really deserves to be inducted in the US Olympic Hall of Fame because he is a great role model for the sport of swimming. He unconditionally gives of himself to others so they can achieve their very best. As long as I have known him he has continued, to this day, teaching, inspiring and supporting young athletes. His commitment, talent, enthusiasm and energy is unmeasurable. Gary is truly a gifted athlete and an amazing man who will continue to support the Olympics and his sport of swimming. One cannot help but feel it when you are in his presence. All your friends are voting for you, and me too. We look forward to honoring you in Chicago on August 15th, 2009. Your forever friend, Darlene

    10. On April 27, 2009 Marcin Kaczmarek wrote

      Excellent athlete and even better personality.

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