[Alberta's Child]

In other words, no matter how flawlessly he skied, he was simply too fat to win.

Maybe this guy should do a little research on this subject. In some alpine events -- like the downhill, for example -- a heavier competitor actually has an advantage over a smaller one because a heavier body mass moves faster down the slope than a lighter one. This is why some of the best downhillers in the last few Olympics (Patrik Ortlieb and Hermann Maier of Austria are good examples) looked more like NFL linebackers than skiers.

[Poser]

That girl from Sweden was no starving waif. I liked her. I hope the US girl with the tiara doesn't turn into another Bode Miller. I liked her too.

[scrabblehack]

I had never heard of him until he appeared on 60 Minutes a few weeks ago. He said he didn't care if he won any medals -- he skied because it was fun. I was OK with that, but if he's going around Torino drunk when he should be making sure he's in good shape to compete, that's something else. Can't the coach keep him to a curfew at least? Kick him off the team for an alternate?

[HitmanLV]

I think all the author meant by 'fat' was 'poorly conditioned to compete at that level.'

[FryingPan101]

Well, maybe all isn't lost. I'm thinking the "simply too fat to win" ski clothing line would market with no competition.

[Dick Vomer]

This is why some of the best downhillers in the last few Olympics (Patrik Ortlieb and Hermann Maier of Austria are good examples) looked more like NFL linebackers than skiers.

Tomba la Bomba ... this guy was the ultimate... wine, women, and WINNER-2 Gold medals-3 Silver Medals

[Brytani]

While being heavier is an advantage in some downhill disciplines, being heavier because of fat is not an advantage. Look at the heavier athletes in downhill they either are heavier through height and bone structure or they are heavier because of muscle mass.

Miller is fatter not fitter and it bit him in his fat ass.