Declaring his back healed, Bode Miller eager to race in world championships

Bode Miller says his surgically repaired back is healthy again and he’s ready to race at the world championships in Beaver Creek, Colorado. The six-time Olympic medalist hopes to compete in the super-G, downhill and possibly the super-combined. First, though, U.S. men’s coach Sasha Rearick has to pick him for one of the team’s spots in each of the events. Asked if Miller would be in the starting gate for the super-G on Wednesday, Rearick responded,” Yes.” Same answer when asked about the downhill race Saturday. They will be Miller’s first competitive races of the season. The 37-year-old Miller underwent surgery in November to fix a herniated disk. In regard to his recovery, Miller said, “everything went as well as I could’ve hoped.” – Associated Press