Men’s super-G joint bronze medal winner Bode Miller of the United States is consoled by his wife, Morgan, at the Sochi 2014 Winter Olympics, Sunday, Feb. 16, 2014, in Krasnaya Polyana, Russia. (AP Photo/Christophe Ena)
Christophe Ena
Cameras caught Bode Miller crying after a run that earned him a record-breaking bronze medal in men’s super-G on Sunday, but he wasn’t emotional solely because of a possible swansong performance. The 36-year-old thought of his brother Chelone, who died at age 29 in April.
Thanks for all the support, today was one of the most emotional days of my life. I miss my brother.
Men’s super-G joint bronze medal winner Bode Miller of the United States is consoled by his wife, Morgan, at the Sochi 2014 Winter Olympics, Sunday, Feb. 16, 2014, in Krasnaya Polyana, Russia. (AP Photo/Christophe Ena)
Christophe Ena
Men’s super-G joint bronze medal winner Bode Miller of the United States is consoled by his wife, Morgan, at the Sochi 2014 Winter Olympics, Sunday, Feb. 16, 2014, in Krasnaya Polyana, Russia. (AP Photo/Christophe Ena)
Christophe Ena
Men’s super-G joint bronze medal winner Bode Miller of the United States breaks down in tears during an interview at the Sochi 2014 Winter Olympics, Sunday, Feb. 16, 2014, in Krasnaya Polyana, Russia. (AP Photo/Christophe Ena)
Christophe Ena
Bode’s wife Morgan was clearly emotional, as well:
Morgan Miller weeps as she watches her husband, Bode Miller of the United States on the podium after winning the bronze medal at a flower ceremony for the men’s super-G the Sochi 2014 Winter Olympics, Sunday, Feb. 16, 2014, in Krasnaya Polyana, Russia. (AP Photo/Gero Breloer)
Gero Breloer
Bode Miller, 36, the oldest winner of an Olympic alpine skiing medal (@USATsportsImage ) #SochiSMG pic.twitter.com/QTMvBUoNJn
