Bode Miller brother dies, Professional snowboarder Chelone "Chilly" Miller died Sunday from an apparent seizure, according to a U.S. Snowboarding release. He was the younger brother of Olympic skier Bode Miller.
Chelone Miller, 29, who lived in Mammoth Lakes, Calif., was focused on qualifying for the 2014 Sochi Olympics in snowboardcross. He finished fourth in the 2013 Sprint U.S. Snowboarding Grand Prix at Canyons, Utah. Last month he won the Rahlves Banzai Tour overall title with a victory in Sugar Bowl, Calif.
U.S. Snowboarding said Miller's seizure stemmed from a 2005 motorcycle accident.
"Chelone Miller was an aspiring elite athlete who had made great progress as a snowboardcross rider this past season. We are all deeply saddened at the news of his death and extend our condolences to the entire Miller family," said U.S. Ski and Snowboard Association President and CEO Bill Marolt in a release.
Bode Miller, the two-time World Cup overall champion, took this season off to recover from knee surgery. He holds the American men's record for World Cup victories with 33. He has said he plans to compete next season and make a run to his fifth Winter Olympics.
Several Olympic athletes took to Twitter to express their condolences:
—Freestyle skier and two-time Olympian Emily Cook: "Broken-hearted to hear of the passing of Chelone Miller. Sending love and prayers to Bode, friends and family."
—Snowboarder Elena Hight: "My heart goes out to (at)MillerBode and his family. So sad for the loss of such a great person. (hash)RIPchilly."
Just last month, Chelone Miller won the Rahlves Banzai Tour overall title courtesy of a victory at Sugar Bowl in California. The event is organized by Daron Rahlves, a former World Cup and Olympic skier. The Twitter account (at)RahlvesBanzai tweeted: "RIP Chilly..We will miss you, but never forget! Thoughts go out to (at)MillerBode and his family."Bode Miller is a five-time Olympic medalist in alpine skiing. He sat out the 2012-13 World Cup season while recovering from a knee injury.
Chelone Miller, 29, who lived in Mammoth Lakes, Calif., was focused on qualifying for the 2014 Sochi Olympics in snowboardcross. He finished fourth in the 2013 Sprint U.S. Snowboarding Grand Prix at Canyons, Utah. Last month he won the Rahlves Banzai Tour overall title with a victory in Sugar Bowl, Calif.
U.S. Snowboarding said Miller's seizure stemmed from a 2005 motorcycle accident.
"Chelone Miller was an aspiring elite athlete who had made great progress as a snowboardcross rider this past season. We are all deeply saddened at the news of his death and extend our condolences to the entire Miller family," said U.S. Ski and Snowboard Association President and CEO Bill Marolt in a release.
Bode Miller, the two-time World Cup overall champion, took this season off to recover from knee surgery. He holds the American men's record for World Cup victories with 33. He has said he plans to compete next season and make a run to his fifth Winter Olympics.
Several Olympic athletes took to Twitter to express their condolences:
—Freestyle skier and two-time Olympian Emily Cook: "Broken-hearted to hear of the passing of Chelone Miller. Sending love and prayers to Bode, friends and family."
—Snowboarder Elena Hight: "My heart goes out to (at)MillerBode and his family. So sad for the loss of such a great person. (hash)RIPchilly."
Just last month, Chelone Miller won the Rahlves Banzai Tour overall title courtesy of a victory at Sugar Bowl in California. The event is organized by Daron Rahlves, a former World Cup and Olympic skier. The Twitter account (at)RahlvesBanzai tweeted: "RIP Chilly..We will miss you, but never forget! Thoughts go out to (at)MillerBode and his family."Bode Miller is a five-time Olympic medalist in alpine skiing. He sat out the 2012-13 World Cup season while recovering from a knee injury.