`` He was absolutely sending it top to bottom , putting down a run that inspires Americans , inspires the world , '' said US men 's coach Sasha Rearick . Bode Miller severes hamstring tendon in crash at World Championships in 1998 . Miller , 37 , had been in the middle of the world 's fastest run before hitting a gate and falling badly . Michael Street , 1998 Olympic champion , believes the injury may end Miller 's career .
Bode Miller severes hamstring tendon in crash at World Championships in 1998 . Miller , 37 , had been in the middle of the world 's fastest run before hitting a gate and falling badly . Michael Street , 1998 Olympic champion , believes the injury may end Miller 's career .