Schleper set for return

9.4.08

Source: YAHOO

 

American Sarah Schleper is on course for a return to the World Cup this season.

The 29-year-old won a World Cup slalom in 2005 but missed the 2006/07 season due to injury and then skipped last season as she became a mother. But US coach Jim Tracy believes Schleper can return to top form this (read more)

Source: USSKITEAM.COM PARK CITY, Utah (Sept. 3) - For Sarah Schleper (Vail, CO), the best summer cross training happens in Minnesota, or at least on 200 acres of family land on Big Watab Lake, just northwest of Minneapolis. "It's like a big kids playground, we call it 'Camp Buzz' after Dad," said Schleper, who tuned up for the U.S. Alpine Ski Team (read more)

For the second year in a row, snowboarder Gretchen Bleiler and freeskier Kristi Leskinen are nominated for "Best Action Sports Female" at the Teen Choice Awards. Teen sensation Miley Cyrus is set to host the Awards 2008 airing Monday, Aug. 4 (8:00-10:00 PM ET/PT) on FOX. The 10th annual special will celebrate the hottest teen icons in film, television, music, comedy, (read more)

For most athletes, spring is a time to focus on training for the upcoming season. But for two U.S. Ski Team athletes, this spring has brought something special. Sunday, three-time Olympian Sarah Schleper and the U.S. disabled cross-country team's Monica Bascio will celebrate their first Mother's Day as mothers. (read more)

Kristi Leskinen recently met up with the folks at Fuel TV and gave them an inside look at her everyday life. (read more)