Chris Klug
Chris Klug
Chris Klugis a professional alpine snowboarder. After receiving a liver transplant in 2000 to treat primary sclerosing cholangitis, he went on to compete in the 2002 Winter Olympics in Salt Lake City, winning a bronze medal in the Parallel Giant Slalom. This was the first and so far only time a transplantee had competed in the Olympics, either winter or summer. He also won a bronze medal, and lit the torch at the 2002 National Kidney Foundation U.S. Transplant Games...
confident informed picked reverse wrong
I feel they picked the wrong guy. We've already informed the USOC of the wrong decision. I'm confident they will reverse the decision.
definitely few last people quite
We had quite a few people in their 60s last year. It's not just one or two. We've definitely got some regulars.
athletes both chris either great greatly respect tyler
Both Chris and Tyler are outstanding, world-class athletes and either would be a great Olympian. We greatly respect Chris for his accomplishments in the sport.
endured family horrible life meet nervous olympic saving somebody thank time
I was more nervous to meet them than I was for my Olympic race. I mean, how do you thank somebody for saving your life at the same time they just endured a horrible family tragedy?
boils certainly fair hearing matter process respect
I am certainly disappointed. It just boils down to a disagreement with the application of the criteria. I wanted a fair hearing on the matter and it was the process recommended by the USOC. I think I had a fair hearing and I respect the arbitrator's decision.
room
When you read the qualification criteria, it's very clear. There's really no room for error. (I) should be the winner.
given next
One day I was on my deathbed. The next day I was given a new lease on life.
donors forever humbled organ today
Organ donors are the real heroes. I'm here today because of one. I'm forever grateful, forever humbled by that.
care good others people specific work
It's really up to the campers, what they want to work on. Some people come with specific goals, others don't really care what they work on, they just want to become a good all-around rider.
fair hearing received respect selection
I'm disappointed. I disagreed with their application of the selection criteria. I wanted a hearing on the matter, which is what the USOC recommended. I received a fair hearing and I respect the arbitrators' decision.
criteria work
I'm optimistic. I think they'll go by the criteria and things will work out fine.