Post by jean-marie douau

In Memoriam, Michel Rudigoz. A Frenchman in Sun Valley, Idaho. Former coach of the US Women’s Ski team. Michel Rudigoz was a rare figure who tasted skiing at its absolute highest peak but always retained a deep, humanizing humility. "The international ski racing community and the town of Sun Valley, Idaho, are mourning the loss of Michel Rudigoz, a legendary alpine ski coach and restaurateur who passed away, leaving behind an enduring legacy on the slopes and in the hearts of winter sports enthusiasts. Known as one of the most successful U.S. Olympic alpine ski coaches at winning medals... In the late 1970s and early 1980s, Rudigoz took the helm of the United States Women’s Ski Team, ushering in one of the most dominant and gilded eras in American alpine history. His roster was a powerhouse of talent, featuring local Sun Valley icons and future legends like Tamara McKinney, Christin Cooper, Debbie Armstrong, Abbi Fisher-Gould, and Maria Maricich. Under his guidance, the 1984 Winter Olympics team achieved monumental success, highlighted by Armstrong’s historic gold and Cooper’s silver in the giant slalom..." https://lnkd.in/dr_M_yhx