Bill Johnson was the first American to win an Olympic gold medal in Alpine skiing. He won the Men's downhill in 1984 in Sarajevo.
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RIP Bill Johnson
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Re: RIP Bill Johnson
Ouch! WAY too young. He was an amazing hero to many of us. I still remember that shot of him tearing up on the podium at the gold medal ceremony.
Sorry he was plagued by such troubles the last years of his life.
Sorry he was plagued by such troubles the last years of his life.
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-- America would be a better place if leaders would do more long-term thinking. -- Wilma Mankiller
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