Doug Lewis (skier)

Douglas ( " Doug " ) Lewis ( born January 18, 1964 in Waitsfield, Vermont ) is a former American professional skier. He drove almost exclusively race in the downhill event. Today, he is an entrepreneur and television presenter.

Biography

In 1981, Lewis at the age of 17 years for the first time participated in a World Cup race. The first World Cup points he won three years later in ninth place of departure in Whistler. Also in 1984 he drove in the Olympic downhill in Sarajevo on the 24th Place. There was Lewis' most successful year: At the World Cup 1985 in Bormio, he won a bit surprising the departure bronze medal. On August 16, 1985, he reached the second place in Las Lenas; It was this his only podium finish. With these services, he could not quite keep up in the following seasons.

After the Olympic Winter Games 1988 Lewis announced his retirement. He studied for four years in Business for Small Business at the University of Vermont. Since then he has worked in many capacities in the ski industry. Together with his wife Kelley Lewis he moderated magazine programs on the television Resort Sports Network. In addition, in appearance, it occurs as a racing analyst for NBC and FOX at major events. In the summer his company organized elite team training camp.

Achievements

World Championships

  • Bormio 1985: 3rd exit

Olympic games

  • Sarajevo 1984: 24 Departure
  • Calgary 1988: 32 Departure

World Cup

  • 9 placings in the top ten, including one podium

Other successes

  • 2 U.S. Champion title (leaving in 1986 and 1987)
FIS Alpine World Ski Championships 1985 Whistler (British Columbia) Fox Broadcasting Company Alpine skiing at the 1984 Winter Olympics Alpine skiing at the 1988 Winter Olympics
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