I remember when I was a kid, I always was watching very close when Bode was skiing. His balance and sheer will to stay on track is incredible. He may not have been the best in technique, but the commitment and will power is what made him so unique. One of the great in his time!
Bode was loved by the Europeans. There are clips on Youtube of Italians and Austrians fawning all over him. The expectations were great for him. Unfortunately, he never fully realized his potential. Many don't. But many never had anything near the potential he had on a pair of skis.
As a Swiss I could have idolized many indigenous skiers in my youth, but Bode was my hero from the moment he set foot in the World Cup. I'm still riding his Atomic ProModel from time to time; hell of a ski by a hell of a rider!
Bode! Icon. Beast. Great video. But You know, I hate that last stat. Just about the Olympic medals. I’m an American, and I cannot stand that Americans don’t understand the greatness of having consistent results of the World Cup. Why don’t you put that up there? To be honest that’s what skiing’s all about. World Cup consistency. The Olympics are cool, but it pales in comparison. So here it is: Seasons: 16 – (1998–2012, 2014) Wins: 33 Podiums: 79 Overall titles: 2 – (2005, 2008) Discipline titles: 6 – (2 SG, 1 GS, 3 K)
Reflex response is said to come from nerves in the spine, not the brain which allows for faster response times. Bode is so quick that the response may come from even closer to his feet! 😉
Saw him once in St. Moritz in the men's downhill. I came down most of the same course afterwards, slowly, doing LOTS of traverses, lol. But get this – the pros, like Bode, straight-line it – they never lift. Be under no illusions, you may think you’re not a bad skier, but from what I seen of Bode up close, if we tried to do the same, most of us would be totalled in minutes. The men’s downhill looks fast on TV, but up close, it is insane – truly, utterly awesome – often airborne for long distances, Bode was like a low-lying jet going past. And I remember seeing him getting onto the special competitor's chair lift, facing a run like that, sauntering along, as relaxed as if going for a stroll in the park, a little smile on his face. Delighted when he got the Olympic gold in 2010. Along with Franz Klammer, and Hermann Maier, one of my 3 fav skiers of all time.
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Looks like me on a blue groomer.
Damn a real madman
Make more of this video's. This is great.
Thank you, great video. Even the best arent perfect. Bode sure was fantastic.
King of balance
I remember when I was a kid, I always was watching very close when Bode was skiing. His balance and sheer will to stay on track is incredible.
He may not have been the best in technique, but the commitment and will power is what made him so unique.
One of the great in his time!
Will be always the BEST ❤️
And people say Shiffren is the GOAT. LOL
beyond 👏👏👏
Fook me! Are we sure he isn’t a superhero?
Freakish athletic ability and completely fearless. Too bad he didn’t have the discipline to realize his full potential.
Bode è stato OLTRE!!
Bode was loved by the Europeans. There are clips on Youtube of Italians and Austrians fawning all over him. The expectations were great for him. Unfortunately, he never fully realized his potential. Many don't. But many never had anything near the potential he had on a pair of skis.
He's my hero
Bode Miller is just fantastic
My favorite 🤩
a real monster
I added a like to this video on Dec.2, 2023. Thank you, Bode, for being one of my heroes!
Never heard of this guy until I watched him on Special Forces. What a champion!
The final boss for the Jerrys
He only had one gear. Full speed
RESPECT!
Bode is the greatest…My dad passed away 4 years ago…He used to Pack up the skiis in the truck, drive up to Burke Mountain,VT.
you can tell by his skiing that he grew up on the boilerplate trails of cannon mt nh
ALL TIME GREAT !
Le plus aimé.
Bode's giant balls are what give him so much speed.
As a Swiss I could have idolized many indigenous skiers in my youth, but Bode was my hero from the moment he set foot in the World Cup. I'm still riding his Atomic ProModel from time to time; hell of a ski by a hell of a rider!
truly AWESOME athletic ability and a FINE skier, Bode we will always remember you!!⛷
Bode! Icon. Beast. Great video. But You know, I hate that last stat. Just about the Olympic medals. I’m an American, and I cannot stand that Americans don’t understand the greatness of having consistent results of the World Cup. Why don’t you put that up there? To be honest that’s what skiing’s all about. World Cup consistency. The Olympics are cool, but it pales in comparison. So here it is:
Seasons:
16 – (1998–2012, 2014)
Wins:
33
Podiums:
79
Overall titles:
2 – (2005, 2008)
Discipline titles:
6 – (2 SG, 1 GS, 3 K)
Гений
Un GENIO!
I almost forgot how exciting it was to watch Bodie. Truly a wild and crazy guy
Reflex response is said to come from nerves in the spine, not the brain which allows for faster response times. Bode is so quick that the response may come from even closer to his feet! 😉
What a dude,these were some of the best years to watch mens downhill .
Radical
A natural.
I grew up watching Bode. He’s my favorite ski racer ever
This guy is an icon ❤
Saw him once in St. Moritz in the men's downhill. I came down most of the same course afterwards, slowly, doing LOTS of traverses, lol. But get this – the pros, like Bode, straight-line it – they never lift. Be under no illusions, you may think you’re not a bad skier, but from what I seen of Bode up close, if we tried to do the same, most of us would be totalled in minutes. The men’s downhill looks fast on TV, but up close, it is insane – truly, utterly awesome – often airborne for long distances, Bode was like a low-lying jet going past. And I remember seeing him getting onto the special competitor's chair lift, facing a run like that, sauntering along, as relaxed as if going for a stroll in the park, a little smile on his face. Delighted when he got the Olympic gold in 2010. Along with Franz Klammer, and Hermann Maier, one of my 3 fav skiers of all time.