After delaying retirement by a year, the Juneau skier was the only American to win a medal at the 1997 World Championships, capturing the gold medal in the women’s downhill in Sestriere, Italy. “I was so close to not racing this year and even at the beginning of the season I was doubting whether I had made the right choice,” Lindh said. “Now I’m so happy I stuck with it.”
Hilary Lindh Wins World Championship in 1997
