U.S. Olympic Committee statements on return of Alpine Skier Bode Miller to U.S. Ski Team

COLORADO SPRINGS, COLO. - The U.S. Ski and Snowboard Association (USSA) announced today the return of alpine skier Bode Miller to the U.S. Ski Team for the 2009-10 season. For the full release, please click HERE. Please see below for U.S. Olympic Committee (USOC) statements related to the news.

"I was pleased that Bode reached out to me earlier this week to express his commitment to upholding the Olympic Ideals of sportsmanship, integrity and hard work in his quest to join the 2010 U.S. Olympic Team. He is enthusiastic about his return to the U.S. Ski Team, and in helping take the sport and his teammates to a new level.

"Bode is a tremendously talented athlete, and he will bring great excitement and passion to the sport - and should he qualify - to our 2010 U.S. Olympic Team. I appreciate Bode's wishes to look forward and not backward, and to focus on what it means to represent the United States as an ambassador for sport and for the Olympic Movement. The U.S. Olympic Committee supports Bode's return to the U.S. Ski Team and wishes him success in his journey to qualify for the U.S. Olympic Team."

- Larry Probst, USOC Chairman 

"Bode is a world-class ski racer, one of the most successful U.S. Ski Team athletes of all-time, and he has had a tremendous impact on his sport. His commitment to making the U.S. Ski Team better, provides nothing but excitement and opportunity. The USOC stands committed to working with Bode and the rest of the U.S. Ski Team to ensure they'll reach their full potential this season." 

- Alan Ashley, USOC Team Leader for Winter NGBs and former Vice President of the U.S. Ski and Snowboard Association

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