Johnny Teller, hailing from Mammoth Lakes in California’s Eastern Sierra, was the lone American wolf in the pack Thursday for men’s ski cross. The 30-year-old former alpine racer, making his first Olympic appearance, skied hard, but caught one of the tough breaks the discipline is known for and did not advance through the 1/8 final.
Teller, starting in the far outside position at the pull, tucked in from fourth and jockeyed hard for second position with Jonathan Midol (FRA). At one point, Teller made shoulder-to-shoulder contact … More