As a result, Prefontaine did not know how much Bill Bowerman wanted him to attend Oregon. Discover the famous football players whose name starts with S. The list includes people like Sergio Agero, Sadio Man, Sergio Ramos, Steven Gerrard, Serge Gnabry and many more. She has won two Australian Open singles titles (2012 and 2013), becoming the only Belarusian player, male or female, to win a Grand Slam singles title. On Skyline Boulevard, it is approximately 150 feet (45m) from its intersection with Birch Lane.[2]. In order to produce its World Fame 100 list, the media giant used three metrics to determine popularity: Once all of these factors were taken into acccount, ESPN was able to whittle the 600 strong list down to a top 100. Named greatest athlete of the half-century by AP in 1950. He has a networth of $ 55 million. Rare names with strong ties to illustrious athletes include Gehrig, Magic, Usain, and Wilt. Pre!" Nadals evolution into an all-court threat has established him as one of the greatest tennis players of all time. Robert Lewandowski is a Polish professional footballer who plays as a striker for Bundesliga club Bayern Munich and is the captain of the Poland national team. Roddy Piper Actor | They Live Roddy Piper was born Roderick George Toombs on April 17, 1954 in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada. Many players and analysts have called him the greatest shooter in NBA history. Regarded as one of the greatest, if not the greatest figure skater in history, Hanyu has broken world records twelve times, and currently holds the world records for the highest short program, free skating, and combined total scores. Making just $15-$20 per night, he struggled to afford food but saw it as an opportunity to pay his dues. He played one year of college basketball for the Memphis Tigers before being drafted first overall by his hometown Chicago Bulls in the 2008 NBA draft. So now theyre pursuing their own things. Bedrosian won the most coveted pitching award in 1987, the Cy Young award. [47], The day after Prefontaine's death, the Register-Guard printed Ode to S. Roland, a poem by chief American rival Dick Buerkle. Most of the world know his name. The Pete Susick Stadium at Marshfield High School in Coos Bay dedicated their track to honor Prefontaine, in April 2001. Often regarded as one of the best players in the world, Surez has won 16 trophies in his career, including five league titles, a UEFA Champions League title, and a Copa Amrica. Rick Yutaka Fowler is an American professional golfer who plays on the PGA Tour. As University of Oregon professor Daniel Wojcik documents in his study of the memorial, Pre's Rock has become both a grassroots shrine and pilgrimage site for athletes and non-athletes from around the world. Born in Laval as the son of former Gabonese captain Pierre Aubameyang, Aubameyang began his senior career in 2008 after being promoted from the youth-setup at Milan. An all-rounder who bats left-handed in the middle order and bowls slow left-arm orthodox, Yuvraj is the son of former Indian fast bowler and Punjabi actor Yograj Singh. He has a net worth of $60 million dollars. He has a networth of $50 Million. He admits that his commitment to his wrestling career took priority over fatherhood, however, leading to a strained relationship with his children. They knew I loved them, but I wasnt there, he explains. Over the years as a pro, Woodsnear-billion dollar net worth shows that he has been one of the most popular and recognizable athletes of the past two decades. Yuzuru Hanyu is a Japanese figure skater who competes in the mens singles discipline. Nehwal, the former world no. He has a networth of$60 Million. Most of Woods staggering wealth comes from his endorsement deals and sponsorships. The relationships, as strained as they were, theyre better now, but its still a building block because, truly, after all these years, we still dont know each other as well as we should.. 1 in singles in the WTA Tour. Along with his reputation for leading early instead of pacing himself until the last lap, Prefontaine had tremendous leg speed; his career-best for the mile (3:54.6) was only 3.5 seconds off the world record at the time. Hazards creativity, speed, and technical ability are widely acknowledged. Zhang won the Grand Slam in only 445 days. Philippe Coutinho Correia is a Brazilian professional footballer who plays as an attacking midfielder or winger for Spanish club Barcelona and the Brazilian national team. His wrestling career kicked off in mid to late 1989 with the United States Wrestling Association (USWA). He has a networth of $70 Million. Prefontaine talked about the importance of cross country through his own eyes. He won four 5,000-meter titles in track three times in a row. He has a networth of $15 Million. [9][10][11] In the eighth grade, he noticed several high school cross country team members jog to practice past the football field, an activity he then viewed as mundane. A native of Texas, "Stone Cold" Steve Austin played college football at North Texas State University prior to becoming a professional wrestler in 1989. Caroline Wozniacki is a Danish professional tennis player. Usain Bolt won the gold medal by completing 200m in 20.61 seconds. Following multiple individual performances to guide a depleted team to mid-table in 2012, Aubameyang built upon his performances to include goalscoring the following season. Fleck uses Prefontaine Pace among his many motivational sayings.[50]. Victria Fydorovna Azrenka is a Belarusian professional tennis player. Maria Yuryevna Sharapovais aRussianprofessionaltennisplayer. He won his first major championship at the 2013 U.S. Open at Merion Golf Club, becoming the first English player to win a major since Nick Faldo in 1996 and the first to win the U.S. Open since Tony Jacklin in 1970. Pierre-Emerick Emiliano Franois Aubameyang (French pronunciation: [pj mik obamj]; born 18 June 1989) is a Gabonese professional footballer who plays for English club Arsenal and captains the Gabonese national team. Steven Spielberg, who directed Saving Private Ryan and Schindler's List. He has a networth of $25 Million. He has a networth of $17 Million. Christopher Emmanuel Paul is an American professional basketball player for the Houston Rockets of the National Basketball Association (NBA). ESPN just released its third annual World Fame 100, a ranking of the worlds most famous athletes. 1 Stephen Hawking 2 Stephen King 3 Stephen Colbert 4 Saint Stephen ADVERTISEMENT 5 Stephen Sondheim 6 Stephen Stills 7 Stephen Rea 8 Pope Stephen IV 9 Stephen Baldwin 10 Steven Spielberg 11 Steven Tyler 12 Steven Segal ADVERTISEMENT 13 Steven Van Zandt 14 Steven Soderbergh 15 Steve Jobs 16 Stone Cold Steve Austin - WWE Universe 17 Steve Carell 18 Prefontaine redshirted the Fall of 1972 after the Olympics which made him eligible to run cross country in the fall of 1973. He has since made over 30 appearances and represented the nation at the 2015 Copa Amrica and the Copa Amrica Centenario. [3][28][29] The official cause of death was traumatic asphyxiation and he had no other injuries that contributed. He is one of only two players to win five Super Bowls and the only player to win them all playing for one team. In 2020, the university polled alumni and fans on social media, asking them which four UO alumni they would place on a national Mount Rushmore for the university. Runners inspired by Prefontaine leave behind memorabilia to honor his memory and his continued influence, such as race numbers, medals, and running shoes. Prefontaine found humor in the shirts and, when offered, decided to wear one for his victory lap. As of June 2017, Brady has an estimated net worth at $180 million, with a salary of $26.5 million. He spent most of his career at Barcelona, where he served as the captain for three seasons. Ben Alamar, ESPN's director of analytics, devised a formula that combines endorsements with social media following and internet search. Bowerman wrote that he was 'certain' Prefontaine would become the world's greatest distance runner if he decided to run at Oregon. Discus thrower. [9] By the second week of the daily mile runs, Prefontaine could finish second in the group. He holds the record for the most X-Games gold medals and most Olympic gold medals by a snowboarder and has won 10 ESPY Awards. Ning Zetao is a Chinese competitive swimmer. He has a net worth of $45 million dollars. [13] [41] The rock (440236N 1230318W / 44.0433N 123.0549W / 44.0433; -123.0549) is a mile (1.6km) due east of Hayward Field, just across the Willamette River from the east end of Pre's Trail. Rodgers played college football for the California Golden Bears, where he set several career passing records, including lowest single-season and career interception rates. In second place at the start of the bell lap, he fell back to third with 200 meters to go. A Mexican international, Hernndez is his countrys all-time leading goalscorer. He has a net worth of $8 million dollars. Because his given name, Steve Williams, was already taken by another wrestler, he adopted such monikers as "Stunning Steve Austin" and "The Ringmaster," before eventually becoming "Stone Cold" Steve Austin. 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In 1984, Steve Timmons was named MVP of the Olympics by the FIVB after leading USA to a Gold medal. Prefontaine was born on January 25, 1951, in Coos Bay, Oregon. He played college football at Auburn and was drafted as the first overall pick by the Panthers in the 2011 NFL Draft. Andrs Iniesta Lujn is a Spanish professional footballer who plays as a central midfielder for Japanese club Vissel Kobe and the Spain national team. Each year on the third Saturday of September in Coos Bay, over a thousand runners engage in the Prefontaine Memorial Run, a 10k run honoring his accomplishments.[42]. He has a networth of $12.5 million. A skier, she won 2 Silver Medals at the 1960 Winter Olympics in Squaw Valley, California. 3. Answer: Kingston, Jamaica Kingston is the capital of Jamaica. An aggressive left-handed middle-order batsman and an occasional off-spin bowler, he is also regarded as a good fielder. Primarily a centre back, he can also be deployed as a defensive midfielder. "Prefontaine" is the fifth track off Madchild's 2013 album "Lawn Mower Man". Sergio Leonel Kun Agero is an Argentine professional footballer who plays as a striker for Premier League club Manchester City and the Argentine national team. WWE CEO Vince McMahon hired him in 1995 as the Ringmaster character, which Austin later called a bad gimmick. After six months, while living in a log cabin on 10 acres outside of Douglasville, Georgia, Austin requested a character change. Hernndez is commonly known by his nickname, Chicharito, which he wears on his shirt. In 1971, he began his training for the following year's Olympic Games in Munich, which had special meaning for his family (his mother was German, and his parents had met and married in Germany). "[5][6] He died at age 24 in an automobile crash near his residence in Eugene, Oregon. Paulo Bruno Exequiel Dybala born 15 November 1993, is an Argentine professional footballer who plays as a forward for Italian club Juventus and the Argentina national team. [44], Nike used video footage in a commercial titled "Pre Lives" advertising his spirit for their product. Thiago Emiliano da Silva is commonly known as Thiago Silva, is a Brazilian professional footballer who plays as a central defender for and captains both Ligue 1 club Paris Saint-Germain and the Brazil national team. Wie also became the youngest winner of the U.S. Womens Amateur Public Links and the youngest to qualify for an LPGA Tour event. While in the WCW, Austin also became part of a tag team known as The Hollywood Blonds. He has a net worth of $30 million dollars. Stanislas Wawrinka is a Swiss professional tennis player. Gareth Frank Bale is a Welsh professional footballer who plays as a winger for Spanish club Real Madrid and the Wales national team. He made his big screen debut in 2005s The Longest Yard with Adam Sandler, followed by 2007s The Condemned and 2010s The Expendables. The Prefontaine Memorial, featuring a relief of his face, records, and date of birth, is located at the Coos Bay Visitor Center in Coos Bay. He was also selected to the All-SWAC 1st Team Offense. He made his senior debut in 2014, and represented the nation at Euro 2016. ), (Irish Professional Footballer Who Plays as a Striker ), (American Professional Football Player Who Played as Quarterback and Coach), (Association football player, Association football manager), (Spanish-Born Serbian Football Midfielder), (Swedish Professional Footballer Who Plays as an Attacking Midfielder, Striker or Winger), (Slovenian Football Player Who Plays as a Goalkeeper), (Surinamese-Origin Dutch Footballer Who Is a Winger), (Portuguese Retired Footballer Who Played as a Left Winger), (Serbian Football Manager and Former Player Known for His Long Association with Partizan), (Former Finnish Footballer who Played as a Defender), (Italian football manager and a former footballer who played as a defender). He has won the NBA Rookie of the Year Award, an NBA All-Star Game Most Valuable Player Award, two Olympic gold medals, and led the NBA in assists four times and steals six times. Jordan Alexander Spieth is an American professional golfer on the PGA Tour and former world number one in the Official World Golf Ranking. Djokovic has won 12 Grand Slam singles titles, five ATP Finals titles, 30 Masters 1000 series titles, 12 ATP World Tour 500tournaments, and has held the No. Many know that he was one of the greatest athletes that ever lived, many say "THE greatest." A former world No. He has a networth of $20 million. He made his One Day International (ODI) debut against Bangladesh in 2003, and played his first Test the following year against Australia. Jim Brown This page was last edited on 10 February 2023, at 00:46. Top 10 Athletes from New Hampshire 10. Novak Djokovic is a Serbian professional tennis player who is currently ranked world No. She has a net worth of $25 million dollars. He won his first World Championship title with McLaren in 2008, then moved to Mercedes where he won back-to-back titles in 2014 and 2015 before winning his fourth title in 2017. As of May 2018, lvarez is ranked as the worlds best active boxer, pound for pound, by BoxRec; and fourth by The Ring and the Boxing Writers Association of America. He has been praised for his positioning, teamwork and stamina, work-rate, and has shown consistency in both scoring and creating goals. [32][36], During his career, Prefontaine won 120 of the 153 races he ran (.784), and never lost a collegiate (NCAA) track race longer than one mile at the University of Oregon. Prefontaine set the American record of 13:22.8[19] in the 5,000 meters at the 1972 Olympic Trials in Eugene on July 9. He has a networth of $145 Million. Specializing in the freestyle, he won a gold medal in the 100 metre freestyle at the 2015 World Championships. Dwyane Tyrone Wade Jr. is an American professional basketball player for the Miami Heat of the National Basketball Association (NBA). Minnesota Golden Gopher Head Football Coach P.J. She has a net worth of $95 million dollars. However, he never appeared for the first team, and was instead loaned out multiple times to Ligue 1 clubs. 1 in mens singles tennis by theAssociation of Tennis Professionals(ATP). Wardell Stephen Curry II is an American professional basketball player for the Golden State Warriors of the National Basketball Association (NBA). An attacking right-handed middle-order batsman and wicket-keeper, he is widely regarded as one of the greatest finishers in limited-overs cricket. Neymar da Silva Santos Jniorcommonly known asNeymarorNeymar Jr., is a Brazilian professionalfootballerwho plays as aforwardfor French clubParis Saint-Germainand theBrazil national team. He is a right-handed batsman and an occasional right-arm off break bowler who plays for Mumbai in domestic cricket and captains Mumbai Indians in the Indian Premier League. After establishing himself as the core component of the team, he ended the campaign as Ligue 1s second-top goalscorer, with 19 goals, while also winning the 2013 Coupe de la Ligue. In junior high, he says he broke out of [his] shyness when he found football" and ultimately used athletics to help boost his confidence. She is one of ten women, and the only Russian, to hold thecareer Grand Slam. His 14 pro majors and 79 career PGA tournament victories place him amongst the greatest golfers and greatest athletes ever. About | Contact Us | Disclaimer | Privacy Policy | Advertise | DMCA Policy. He has a net worth of $45 million dollars. Bruce Jenner. Lasse Virn took the lead in the final turn over silver medalist Mohammed Gammoudi. He has a networth of $ 2 million. Carl Lewis. He is renowned for his versatility, speed, and technique, but also for proneness to injury. He is best known as the lead singer of the Boston-based rock band .more #49 of 272 The Greatest Singers of the Past 30 Years #53 of 656 The Best Singers Of All Time #689 of 1,902 In 2013, he earned with Borussia a spot in the 2013 UEFA Champions League Final, tournament where he was the second top goalscorer, behind only Cristiano Ronaldo. [3][2] Shortly after midnight,[27] Prefontaine left the party to drive Frank Shorter to Kenny Moore's home on Prospect Drive, then descended narrow Skyline Boulevard alone, east of the university campus near Hendricks Park. became a frequent feature at Hayward Field, a place where famous runners ran. Throughout her career, Mirza has established herself as the most successful female Indian tennis player ever and one of the highest-paid and high-profile athletes in the country. He was named NBA Rookie of the Year after being selected by the Cleveland Cavaliers with the first overall pick in the 2011 NBA draft. Mbapp made his senior international debut for France in March 2017, after previously representing them at under-17 and under-19 levels. Pre! Suresh Kumar Raina is an Indian international cricketer. Harden was selected with the third overall pick in the 2009 NBA draft by the Oklahoma City Thunder. On the 30th anniversary of his death in 2005, Nike placed a memorial advertisement in Sports Illustrated,[45] Eugene's Register-Guard,[46] and aired a television commercial in his honor. . He was world number one in the Official World Golf Ranking for 95 weeks. Simona Halep is a Romanian professional tennis player. Carmelo Kyam Anthony is an American professional basketball player for the Oklahoma City Thunder of the National Basketball Association (NBA). Eldrick TontTigerWoodsis an Americanprofessional golferwho is among the most successful golfers of all time. Cristiano was born on February 5th, 1985 in Funchal Madeira, Portugal. The current Olympic and World Champion, he is ranked number 2 in the world by the International Table Tennis Federation (ITTF). Oklahoma connection: Born in Tulsa, raised in Oklahoma City, University of Tulsa. He began his career at Real Madrid, making his debut with the senior team in late 2010 and going on to appear in 52 official games (11 goals), notably winning the 2014 Champions League. During his meteoric rise to fame, Austin suffered a bruised spinal cord during a match with Owen Hart at Summer Slam 1997 that left him temporarily paralyzed. At the time, the AAU was rescinding athletes' amateur status if they were endorsed in any way. Snchez began his career as a youth player for Cobreloa at age 17, completing a season at the club before relocating to Italy to play for Udinese in 2006. 67. 1in singles by the WTA on five separate occasions, for a total of 21 weeks. At this time, he suffered only two more defeats in college (both in the mile), winning three Division I NCAA Cross Country Championships and four straight three-mile/5000-meter titles in track. Prefontaine's celebrity and charisma later resulted in two 1990s feature films about his short life. Born on December 18, 1964, in Austin, Texas, Austin grew up in the small town of Edna, Texas. 39 in mens singles as of April 30, 2018. Rory McIlroy is a professional golfer from Northern Ireland who is a member of both the European and PGA Tours. Steve Prefontaine 20 languages Steve Roland [1] " Pre " Prefontaine (January 25, 1951 - May 30, 1975) was an American long-distance runner who from 1973 to 1975 set American records at every distance from 2,000 to 10,000 meters. Philip Alfred Mickelson is an American professional golfer. Garca has won 31 international tournaments as a professional, most notably the 2008 Players Championship and the 2017 Masters Tournament. Sun Yang is a Chinese Olympic and world-record-holding competitive swimmer. He has a networth of $260 million dollars. Harbhajan Singh Plaha commonly known as Harbhajan Singh or simply Harbhajan, is an Indian international cricketer, who plays all forms of the game cricket. He moved to Juventus for 20 million in 2014, winning the domestic double of Serie A and Coppa Italia in both of his seasons before being bought back for 30 million. Primarily a striker, he is a prolific goalscorer, who is best known for his technique, creativity, strength, ability in the air, and his powerful and accurate striking ability. Steve Largent. He has a networth of $90 Million. That net worth includes an estimated $100 million payday from the August 2017 fight against Floyd Mayweather. [12] In his sophomore year; he failed to qualify for the state meet in his event, the two-mile. While at Oregon Prefontaine won seven NCAA national titles: three in cross country, '70, '71 and '73; and four in track, '70, '71, '72 and '73. He has a networth of $90 Million. At UEFA Euro 2016, Griezmann shone as a member of the French hosts that finished runners-up in the competition. After electing to forgo his senior year in college, Thomas was selected by the Sacramento Kings with the final pick in the 2011 NBA draft. He has a networth of $ 33 milion. A local celebrity, chants of "Pre! He has a networth of $12 Million. Sun is the first male swimmer in history to earn Olympic and World Championship gold medals at every freestyle distance from 200 metres to 1500 metres. She and sister Venus Williams were steered towards tennis at a very early age. zil plays mostly as an attacking midfielder, but can also be deployed as a winger. David Luiz made his full international debut for Brazil in 2010 and has since earned over 50 caps for his country. This list of football players whose names start with S includes people from United States, England, India, Canada and other countries all over the world. He has a net worth of $10 million dollars. The first three are Jan-Ove Waldner (in 1992), Liu Guoliang (in 1999), and Kong Linghui (in 2000). The Coos Art Museum in Coos Bay contains a section dedicated to Prefontaine. He has a net worth of $75 million dollars. This list of celebrities is loosely sorted by popularity. He has a net worth of $20 million dollars. Right IconThis ranking is based on an algorithm that combines various factors, including the votes of our users and search trends on the internet. Lewis Carl Davidson Hamilton is a British racing driver who races in Formula One for the Mercedes AMG Petronas team. Dajuan Wagner Danny Wagner Franz Wagner Milt Wagner Moritz Wagner Norm Wagner Phil Wagner Ish Wainright Dion Waiters Granville Waiters Andre Wakefield Neal Walk Andy Walker Antoine Walker Bill Walker Brady Walker Chet Walker Darrell Walker Foots Walker Horace Walker Jabari Walker Jimmy Walker Kemba Walker Lonnie Walker M. J. Walker Phil Walker Bob Beamon. Lionel Andrs Messi Cuccittini is an Argentine professionalfootballerwho plays as aforwardfor Spanish clubBarcelonaand theArgentina national team. We hope with the help of this article, you get themost famous athletes in the world and their net worth details. [16], It wasn't until Prefontaine read Bowerman's letter that he decided to attend the University of Oregon. It was held in Eugene the night prior to the Junior College Cross Country Championships. One of the first persons on the scene was 20-year-old Karl Bylund, who raced from the scene in his car to his residence to get his dad, a doctor. She won her first 6 WTA titles in the same calendar year in 2013, being named the WTAs Most Improved Player at its end, as well as being named ESPN Center Courts 2013 Most Improved Player. He has twice been named in the Serie A Team of the Year. Roger Federeris a Swiss professionaltennisplayer who is currentlyrankedworld No. Harden played college basketball for Arizona State, where he was named a consensus All-American and Pac-10 Player of the Year in 2009. An elegant right-handedbatsman, Kohli is regarded as one of the best batsmen in the world. After beginning his career in Argentina with Instituto de Crdoba in 2011, he moved to Italian club Palermo in 2012. A member of Bayern Munichs first team at the age of 17, Kroos played in an 18-month loan spell at Bayer Leverkusen, before going back to Munich and winning back-to-back Bundesliga titles and the 201213 Champions League. Paula Weishoff Before his first match in Memphis, he learned there was already a wrestler named "Dr. Death" Steve Williams. Messis status as the worlds best player has started to translate into endorsement opportunities. 1 in singles and was the year-end No. 1 in 2012. [12][13], In his senior year, many of his highest goals were set. As his past injuries started to take a serious toll on him and his nervous system, Austin made the difficult decision to retire from wrestling. 22 in mens singles tennis by the Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP). He is best known as the lead singer of the Boston-based rock band .more #50 of 272 The Greatest Singers of the Past 30 Years #53 of 656 The Best Singers Of All Time #275 of 545 Karim Mostafa Benzema is a French professional footballer who plays as a striker for Spanish club Real Madrid and the France national team. He has a networth of$340 Million. Thomas Mller is a German professional footballer who plays for and vice-captains Bayern Munich and the German national team. With Real, Morata won another La Liga and Champions League before joining Chelsea in 2017 for a club record transfer fee of around 60 million. Prefontaine became known as a very aggressive front runner, insisting on going out hard from the start and not relinquishing leads, reminiscent of the renowned 1956 Olympic gold medalist Vladimir Kuts, another famous front runner at 5,000 meters. As of 2017, McGregor is ranked 2nd on UFCs pound for pound rankings. He has a net worth of $21 million dollars. Murray represents Great Britain in his sporting activities and is a three-time Grand Slam tournament winner, two-time Olympic champion, Davis Cup champion and the winner of the 2016 ATP World Tour Finals. Newton is the only player in the modern era to be awarded the Heisman Trophy, win a national championship, and become the first overall pick in an NFL draft within a one-year span. Rohit Gurunath Sharma is an Indian international cricketer who is the vice-captain of the India national team in limited-overs formats. Named in the IAAF Hall of Fame. Russell Westbrook is an American professional basketball player for the Oklahoma City Thunder of the National Basketball Association (NBA). After a three-year hiatus, during which Austin says he turned to heavy drinking, he traveled to California with the goal of beginning an acting career. Stay Safe. Anthony attended Towson Catholic High School and Oak Hill Academy before playing college basketball at Syracuse. He was also inducted into the National Track and Field Hall of Fame in upper Manhattan[43] where one of his Oregon track uniforms is on display. [12] He went through his junior cross country season undefeated and won the state title. The list of the most famous athletes in the world is dominated by footballers, and no athlete is better known than Cristiano Ronaldo. Sergio Garca Fernndez is a Spanish professional golfer who plays on both the PGA Tour and the European Tour. She is the current world No. He has a networth of $110 Million. Sir Andrew Barron Murray is a British professional tennis player from Scotland currently ranked No. She has won four World Cup overall championshipsone of only two female skiers to do so, along with Annemarie Moser-Prllwith three consecutive titles in 2008, 2009, and 2010, plus another in 2012.