Tuesday, February 16, 2010

Steamboat Local Becomes First American To Earn Nordic Combined Olympic Medal

Johnny Spillane a local resident of Steamboat Springs raced to second place at the cross country venue in Whistler Olympic Park. Johnny became the first American to earn a medal in the sport of Nordic Combined. This historic feat has made him the subject of national headlines. Americans have waited 86 years for a medal in this grueling sport! Check out the article from the New York Daily News highlighting the awesome accomplishments of Steamboat Springs Nordic Combined teammates Johnny Spillane, Billy Demong and Todd Lodwick. Link to article
Walking around town you can't help notice that Steamboat has caught Olympic Fever!

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