The hills are alive -- to the sound of the U.S. women's ski team singing?
Singing Skiing Stars —
The hills are alive -- to the sound of the U.S. women's ski team singing?
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U.S. team member Laurenne Ross believes her considerable talent for music has a positive benefit on her skiing performance -- helping her to find a rhythm on the slopes.
Leader of the pack —
U.S. team member Laurenne Ross believes her considerable talent for music has a positive benefit on her skiing performance -- helping her to find a rhythm on the slopes.
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Julia Mancuso was accorded the red carpet treatment after her latest Olympic exploits as she appeared at events such as the ESPYS awards.
Celebrity status —
Julia Mancuso was accorded the red carpet treatment after her latest Olympic exploits as she appeared at events such as the ESPYS awards.
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Mikaela Shiffrin was also at the ESPYS awards in Los Angeles in July.
Singing Skiing Stars —
Mikaela Shiffrin was also at the ESPYS awards in Los Angeles in July.
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Mancuso took a bronze medal at the 2014 Olympics in Sochi in the Super Combined Slalom --taking her tally to an record four for an American woman skier.
Medal winning machine —
Mancuso took a bronze medal at the 2014 Olympics in Sochi in the Super Combined Slalom --taking her tally to an record four for an American woman skier.
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The singing talents of two-time Olympic gold medalist Tina Maze saw her recording "My Way is My Decision," which reached the top of the Slovenian charts while the video had million hits on YouTube.
Pop star skier —
The singing talents of two-time Olympic gold medalist Tina Maze saw her recording "My Way is My Decision," which reached the top of the Slovenian charts while the video had million hits on YouTube.
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The legendary John Denver was a skiing enthusiast and used the mountains in Colorado as the inspiration for many of his best selling hits.
Rocky Mountain High —
The legendary John Denver was a skiing enthusiast and used the mountains in Colorado as the inspiration for many of his best selling hits.
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Shiffrin shows off the gold medal she won at the 2014 Sochi Olympics in giant slalom. She will be the main U.S. hope to top the podium at Beaver Creek.
Golden hope —
Shiffrin shows off the gold medal she won at the 2014 Sochi Olympics in giant slalom. She will be the main U.S. hope to top the podium at Beaver Creek.
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Ross and U.S. teammate Stacey Cook are the best of friends outside of competition and keen participants in the musical activities.
Singing teammates —
Ross and U.S. teammate Stacey Cook are the best of friends outside of competition and keen participants in the musical activities.
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Lindsey Vonn has returned to training ahead of the new season and will be focused on adding to her impressive tally of Olympic and world championship medals.
Vonn comeback trail —
Lindsey Vonn has returned to training ahead of the new season and will be focused on adding to her impressive tally of Olympic and world championship medals.
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Shiffrin ended a triumphant 2014 season by winning the overall World Cup title and the crystal globe in slalom.
Global dominance —
Shiffrin ended a triumphant 2014 season by winning the overall World Cup title and the crystal globe in slalom.
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2006 Olympic gold medalist Mancuso is delighted that the exploits of the U.S. women's ski team has raised the profile of the sport in the United States.
Role model —
2006 Olympic gold medalist Mancuso is delighted that the exploits of the U.S. women's ski team has raised the profile of the sport in the United States.
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