Ryan Cochran-Siegle follows in his mother’s Olympic footsteps

Ryan Cochran-Siegle continues the legacy of his mother’s 1972 Olympic gold by forging his own path in alpine skiing. Despite multiple injuries—including ACL and meniscus tears and a broken neck—he remains determined to build on his Bormio victory and super-G silver, aiming for future Olympic success.

Ryan Cochran-Siegle follows in his mother’s Olympic footsteps

AP PHOTOS: A visual look at the opening week of the Alpine skiing world championships

In a groundbreaking moment for alpine skiing, Lindsey Vonn competed at age 40 during the opening week of the world championships in Saalbach-Hinterglemm, Austria. Her participation not only defied age expectations but also inspired athletes worldwide.

AP PHOTOS: A visual look at the opening week of the Alpine skiing world championships