Schleper Celebrates Mother's Day With Son...PARK CITY, Utah (May 7) - For most athletes, spring is a time to focus on training for the upcoming season. But for two U.S. Ski Team athletes, this spring has brought something special. Sunday, three-time Olympian Sarah Schleper (Vail, CO) and the U.S. Disabled Cross Country Team's Monica Bascio (sit-ski; Evergreen, CO) will celebrate their first Mother's Day as mothers.
Ludlow Retiring After Decade with Team...PARK CITY, Utah (May 6) - Olympian and U.S. champion Libby Ludlow (Seattle, WA) has retired after 10 years of competition with the U.S. Ski Team, according to Alpine Director Jesse Hunt. Ludlow, who accomplished her many successes during one of the strongest decades in U.S. skiing history, said she was proud of her accomplishments on the Team and looked forward to her future.