Doug Lewis

American Downhiller

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Welcome to the American Downhillers Podcast! Here, Olympians share our thoughts on each Skiing World Cup Downhill stop. We'll share stories, dissect each course and how to win it, and give you our preview of who will ski their way to victory each race. Videos for every episode on skiracing.com !

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Doug Lewis

Episodes

RCS’ Return to Brutal Bormio 26.12.2021 45:44

American Downhiller Podcast Episode #6: RCS’ Return to Bormio Our guest for Episode #6 of the American Downhiller Podcast is RCS - Ryan Cochran-Siegle. A year ago Ryan shocked the world (but not the American Downhiller fans) by winning the Bormio Super-G and almost stealing the Downhill as well. However, at the peak of his speed last year, he crashed at Kitzbuhel and broke his neck. He is BACK and...

Winning a World Cup with Bryce Bennett 22.12.2021 39:54

Newest American Downhiller Champion - Bryce Bennet Bryce Bennett, the US Ski Team’s latest speed skier to win a World Cup is the guest on Episode #5 of the American Downhiller Podcast. The 6’ 7” California skier joined LEW, AJ, Daron and Marco for a fun and interesting conversation that includes a turn by turn description of his winning run, how he mentally willed himself to ski his best while in...

Nyman's Val Gardena 15.12.2021 36:00

This week the American Downhillers break down the Val Gardena DH with special guest Steven Nyman - a 3-time winner on the Saslong Course. Steven shares his thoughts on the course, how he has mastered it, and what it means to the American Downhillers. Steven joins Doug Lewis, Marco Sullivan, AJ Kitt and Daron Rahlves who pepper him with questions and also share their thoughts on the course. LEW was...

Inspection = Confidence 09.12.2021 40:38

In Episode 3, American Downhillers Doug Lewis, Daron Rahlves, AJ Kitt and Marco Sullivan take a deep dive into two important Elements of Speed - Inspection and Course Reports.  Daron talks about hearing from Bode Miller at the start as well as how he breaks down a course during inspection. AJ shares his system of learning a course and how technology changes affected that. Marco adds his perso...

Hundies Matter at Beaver Creek 01.12.2021 37:21

This week, the American Downhillers break down the legendary Birds of Prey Course at Beaver Creek. Lew, AJ, Sully and D-Money share their thoughts and insights on the course, how to crush it, and who will tame it this weekend. After a quick and interesting update on Lake Louise (including some COVID news), the fearsome foursome describe exactly what it is like to run America’s most intense downhil...

Lake Louise: Predictions and Analysis 24.11.2021 45:22

Welcome to the inaugural episode of the American Downhiller Podcast, presented by Ski Racing Media, with Olympians Doug Lewis, AJ Kitt, Daron Rahlves and Marco Sullivan. Between them they have five world championship Medals, 14 World Cup wins, eight Kitzbühel podiums, and have represented the U..S at the Olympics 13 times. Throughout the 2022 World Cup season they will share their thoughts on each...