BODE MILLER
The most decorated skier in U.S. Olympic history will join NBC as an analyst for the network’s alpine skiing coverage when competition at the Winter Olympics in Pyeongchang, South Korea, begins Feb. 8. Miller, 40, is the only American to compete in alpine skiing at five Olympics, where he received six medals.
What will you be doing as an analyst? Analysts, versus hosts or commentators, talk about what they see. And I’m a pretty natural speaker.
What is it like to be going to the Olympics as an observer after 20 years of competing? I’ve never gotten to really enjoy the Olympics simply as a spectator, and be amazed at the accomplishments and learn about the athletes without that singular focus of my own event. I’m looking forward to it.
Do young skiers ask for your advice? Sometimes, but it’s really always conversational. I’m not held in any special reverence. I’m pretty approachable. Ski racing is, fundamentally, a very simple sport. It’s about going from point A to point B quickly. I think it’s easy to get distracted and start thinking that you have to look a certain way or you have to do a certain thing. Sometimes it helps to have somebody who has a bunch of experience just tell you, “Look, don’t worry about any of that stuff. Just make sure that your mind is focused on going fast.” Going fast is really the essence of what ski racing is.
Which U.S. skiers does he think might medal? Go to Parade.com/miller to find out.