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Phil Mahre - Mahre's Influence

Of the Mahre brothers' influence on skiing, Christin Cooper wrote in Skiing, "The Mahres were both so uncommonly talented and so equally self-assured about their potential that they had little to do but reach it," and noted, "They were amazing on skis, and with their results destroyed the myth of European supremacy in World Cup racing."

Although Mahre no longer competes in skiing, he coaches young racers in the U.S. ski program. Mahre told Beech, "I still have a passion and love for the sport, so I stay in it. Most kids who are 13 or 14 are clueless as to who I am, which is kind of nice. I have a lot of fun with them."

Where Is He Now?

In addition to coaching for the U.S. ski program and running an annual Ski Clinic at Steamboat Springs, Colorado, Mahre often makes appearances at corporate ski outings. In 2002, he hosted the first NASTAR Championship at Waterville Valley Ski Resort; NASTAR is a program for young ski racers. In that same year, he and his brother Steve signed a multi-year contract with ski manufacturer K2. The brothers planned to work with the manufacturer to design racing skis, and to find racers to promote the brand.

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