A native of Norway, Eriksen lived in the United States for the last six decades. As an up-and-coming racer, Jansrud was once invited to Eriksen's house -- along with the rest of the Norwegian team -- and regaled with story after story. Colorado is and was a great state. In this file photo, 1952 Olympian Stein Eriksen, then 81, was eager to take to the slopes again in his 38th winter in Utah. RIP #legend https://t.co/eG1XiaJfKx, STEIN ERIKSEN-visionary ski legend. Photo "But all the fans who have sent thousands of letters, emails and flowers or who comes up to me in the street - both in Italy and Denmark - I thank them all for the support that I got from all over the world that helped me through this.". Eriksen died Sund, Leah Hogsten | 2001 Tribune file photo His charisma and style helped people realize skiing wasnt just a sport, it was a lifestyle. Eriksen was born 11 December 1927, in Oslo. He was preceded in death by his son, Stein Jr. Ex-Norwegian ski great Eriksen dies at age 88, American Diggins wins gold in cross country skiing, Why the best triathlete in history is making the unlikeliest of comebacks, Games official not worried by slow start in Milan, Olympic pole vault champ Richards dies at 97, Companies charged in Tokyo Olympic bid-rigging, Serbia grabs last spot in Basketball World Cup, Olsen earns WC slalom win after Ginnis DQ'd, US Olympic Sailing Team executive director quits. For other inquiries, Contact Us. His distraught teammates formed a circle around the Inter Milan ace, with some in tears. RIP. He said: "It was amazing that so many people felt the need to write or send flowers. Handsome, stylish and glamorous, Eriksen was skiing's first superstar. In the late 1960s, Mr. Eriksen came to Utah, where he helped transform Park City into a popular center for winter sports. I am planing my first ski run in a few weeks. It was a very special day in my life. We all made it down safely. His skill earned him two Olympic medals and three world championship golds; his technique made him a superstar. What a great memory that day was for me. "He was doing what he loved. Soon after Eriksen's death, four-time World Cup overall champion Lindsey Vonn posted on her Twitter account: Stein was a legend in skiing. Christian Eriksen, the Danish soccer star who collapsed on the field during a European Championship match Saturday, suffered a cardiac arrest and "was gone" before he was resuscitated with a . Eriksen said he was grateful for the continuing attention. Ski Team made Park City their permanent headquarters in 1974. "We're thinking of Christian Eriksen, his family and @DBUfodbold tonight. I had heard about athletes who had faded after their big victories and had not been happy with themselves or with life in general, he told People magazine in 1988. This is an archived article that was published on sltrib.com in 2015, and information in the article may be outdated. Eriksen celebrated his 80th birthday December 2007 in Deer Valley. Christian Eriksen collapsed in the 43rd minute during Denmark's Euro 2021 opener with Finland. After hearing of Steins death, four-time World Cup overall champion Lindsey Vonn posted on her Twitter account: Stein was a legend in skiing. Beautiful man and always a gentleman. Bookmark. The Denmark international had his contract with Italian champions Inter Milan terminated by mutual consent in December. But you will never be a whole and happy person if you aren't humble".[6]. While still ski racing for Norway, Eriksen first introduced skiers to his parallel turns and fluid technique on the slopes of Americas first ski resort, Sun Valley. (This information will not be shared). May you rest in peace mr ski. My wife later corrected me and said that Stein was Norwegian. Ski Utah Resort Histories | Beaver Mountain, Powder People | Lexi Dowdall Paint By Powder, Ski Utah Resort Histories | Eagle Point Resort, A Night in the Life of a Snowcat Driver: How Ski Slopes are Groomed. He will be missed by all of us that had the pleasure of knowing him. The one for me I sent to you for display in Deer Valley. He was the Norwegian slalom champion in 1947. The family had a tennis court at home, and Stein Eriksen competed in gymnastics and skiing from an early age. The late and great founder of modern skiing was the Director of Skiing at Deer Valley for 35 years and passed away []. As a show of respect, the torch outside the Deer Valley lodge that bears Eriksen's name was extinguished. An Inter statement read: "FC Internazionale Milano announces that an agreement has been reached for the consensual termination of Christian Eriksens contract. For his Olympic medals, Eriksen earned the Holmenkollen Medal in 1952. He was 88. The midfielder's wife, Sabrina Kvist Jensen, was seen in tears and being consoled by Danish players after she rushed down to the pitch. Stein Eriksen Lodge: an authentic European lodge nestled mid-mountain at the acclaimed Deer Valley Resort in Park City, Utah. Although he was from Norway, Eriksen lived in the U.S. for the last six decades, holding one position after another at various ski resorts around the country. From 1948 through 1980, the Winter Olympics were also the World Championships for alpine skiing. He was married to Francoise and Franoise. Its caused me to search my old photo albums where I found the photo he kindly allowed me to have taken with him at the base of a ski slope in the late 70s. The celebration included skiing, a public tribute at the resort and a get-together at Eriksen's home attended by what Ekroll estimates were about 80 people. Local Lexi So much so that he became an honored member of the U.S. 1968, Boulder, CO, Stein, Buddy Werner, Spider Sabich, Jean Claude, Tony Sailor. At one point, only his left hand was in contact with the snow, but he called on his early training as a gymnast to regain control, get back on his feet and complete the race. He was 88. He also made stops in Heavenly Valley, California, and Boyne Mountain, Michigan, before settling in at Deer Valley. Its been a while.I hope this video explains how I feel towards all the messages, letters, mails, flowers, thoughts and everything else Ive got! An older brother, Marius Eriksen Jr., became a revered Spitfire pilot in England during World War II, credited with downing nine German planes before he was shot down in 1943 and held as a prisoner of war. Stein Eriksen skiing at Deer Valley Resort in Park City, Utah, in 2005. . Bjorn Bang. RIP., Tiger Shaw, president of the U.S. Sami Long Kopelman While ski racing for Norway, he was a ski instructor at Sun Valley in Idaho. Stein, you are my biggest hero! My Dad filmed you ( I have the film) while you waxed my skis. Before long, he stood atop the Winter Olympic podium in 1952 with a silver medal on his neck for slalom and a gold for his winning giant slalom run. Details of that event have not yet been released. His death was confirmed by Deer Valley Resort, where Eriksen served as director of skiing for more than 35 years. He is credited with executing the first front flip or forward somersault on skis, and his daring acts laid the foundation for the inverted aerial feats we enjoy at freestyle events today. I was young and fit and feeling good at the time but Steins pacesetting course time easily beat mine by 3+ seconds, though he was in his early seventies then, and no longer racing competitively against Olympic athletes of course. Stein Eriksen, seen here in 1969, won gold and silver slalom medals for Norway in the 1952 Winter Olympics. He said: "My goal is to play in the World Cup in Qatar. He added: "I've thanked people I've met in person, I've thanked the doctors, my team-mates and their families in person. On Dec. 8, 2001, Olympian and world champion skier Stein Eriksen struck a skiing pose next to the newly unveiled bronze statue of himself titled "Come Ski With Me." CHRISTIAN ERIKSEN has revealed he DIED for five minutes following his horrific collapse at Euro 2020. Before Park City, Stein spent four years as director of skiing and ski schooldirector at Snowmass, Colorado, and four years as ski school director at Sugarbush, Vermont. He even owned his own shop in Aspen, Colorado, in addition to being the ski school director. Stein Eriksen Youth SportsOpportunity Endowment. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests that donations be made to the Stein Eriksen Youth SportsOpportunity Endowment. He had served as the Director of Skiing at Deer Valley for over 35 years, allowing his signature warmth, charisma, and appreciation for skiing to shape the resorts ethos and brand. The sight of the players standing and screening him as they knew what was going on is unforgettable. Such a beautiful skier and person. May his soul rest in peace, I met Stein at Streeter and Quarles at their Ski shop in Place Ville Marie in Montreal. But after rehabilitation, he was back skiing. View our online Press Pack. Ron Pitts World Championships in re, Sweden for slalom, giant slalom, and combinedthe first skier to ever clinch such glory. What a gentleman. Ski legend Stein Eriksen at age 81 in his home in Park City in 2009. Eriksen died Sunday at 88. When I was a boy in the 1960s, Steins son, Churchill, lived with me in Williston Vermont where we both went to school at Overlake Day School and on the weekends Stein would pick us both up and we would head out to Waitsfield and spend the weekend with Stein, skiing and Sugarbush and playing games in his house, on the white polar bear rug with the head attached. 2015, at his home in Park City, Utah. It is provided only for personal research purposes and may not be reprinted. He had served as the Director of Skiing at Deer Valley for over 35 years, allowing his signature warmth, charisma, and appreciation for skiing to shape the resort's ethos and brand. To see all content on The Sun, please use the Site Map. I recognized him immediately. Stein Eriksen had the perfect hair, the perfect form on the hill and typically the perfect line down the course. FOR THE RECORD: In an earlier version of this article, a photo caption said Deer Valley Resort is in Colorado. It all came together for me when I put my skis close next to one another , kept them they really used my edges and a shuttle hip movement a weighed instant to kick my heals while keeping my weight forward.. I stayed out of the library as much as possible. Prior to joiningDeer Valley Resort, he was involved in the development of the then Park City Ski Area, nowPark City Mountain. Stein was phenomenaldefinitely the most stylish tail-roper Id ever had! In his famously distinct accent he asked if he could be of any assistance. Survivors include his wife of 35 years, Francoise Eriksen; four children; and five grandchildren. "That's my goal and it's still some time away. City Hall at the time noted Eriksen's contributions to Park City's rise as a mountain resort. 5. and he did have it. Photo by Leah Hogsten | The Salt Lake Tribune He died Sunday at his home in Park City, Utah. His death was confirmed by Deer Valley Resort, where Eriksen served as director of skiing for more than 35 years. In April of 2015, he received the Lifetime Achievement Award from the Utah Sports Commission. He was director of skiing and a ski school instructor at Snowmass, Colorado. There were also stops in Heavenly Valley, Calif., and Boyne Mountain, Mich., before settling in Deer Valley. Mayor Jack Thomas and the Park City Council in the spring indicated 'Stein Eriksen Day' would be declared in December. His mother, Birgit, was president of a womens ski group. His death was confirmed by Deer Valley Resort, where Eriksen served as director of skiing for more than 35 years. Ski hills, rope tows, and town tows were popping up all across foothills and mountainsides in America by the late 1930s. The charismatic Eriksen became the face of the sport and portrayed it in a new, exciting way. A crowd gathered at the entrance of Snow Park Lodge to honor Eriksen, with then-Gov. However, he left a huge imprint on Aspen in the 1950s into the 1980s, first as an athlete, then as a ski school director and ski shop owner. "The player has been transferred to the hospital and has been stabilized.". I guess thats why he went to the U.S. and got on the pro [tour]. Stein Eriksen, the legendary alpine skier whose revolutionary technique and distinctive style made him a founder of modern skiing, passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 27, 2015 at his home in Park City, Utah surrounded by family. In this file photo, 1952 Olympian Stein Eriksen, then 81, was eager to take to the slopes again in his 38th winter in Utah. Wishing you all the best in your recovery, Christian," tweeted Arsenal football club, Tottenham football correspondent Alasdair Gold said: "Full credit to the medical staff, players and officials who all acted so quickly around Christian Eriksen amid the shock. "He was a true inspiration.". Your browser doesn't support HTML5 video. For a full biography see the January-February 2016 issue of Skiing History. Two years later, he won three gold medals at the world championships in Are, Sweden. I met Stein in 1962 at Aspen Highlands Ski area.He had a ski school and store.He also taught ski lessons.My father Charles Pitts was part owner at Aspen Highlands along with Whip Jones. Thank you Stein. Store norske leksikon), "Red Dog Reddish hired as Sun Valley mentor", Stein Eriksen, skiing pioneer, dies at 88 in Park City home, Olympic champions in alpine skiing men's giant slalom, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Stein_Eriksen&oldid=1095303237, Alpine skiers at the 1948 Winter Olympics, Alpine skiers at the 1952 Winter Olympics, Sports-Reference template missing archive parameter, Articles using sports links with data from Wikidata, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License 3.0, This page was last edited on 27 June 2022, at 16:08. Keep supporting great journalism by turning off your ad blocker. "He was a real friend and will be missed.". (Eric Schramm/Deer Valley Resort via AP), Chicago cop shot on Southwest Side: official, Aurora woman sentenced to eight years in prison for drug-induced homicide, Kathy Lynch, owner of Kouts clinic, found guilty of tax evasion by federal jury, Do Not Sell/Share My Personal Information. I was sad to learn that he has passed, but glad that he had such a long life. So until then, I'm just going to play football and prove that I'm back at the same level. Dr. Ruth Westheimer mentioned Stein Eriksen in a recent interview where she said he was a lovely man. After a long illness, Stein's father died in 1950, just as Stein was emerging as the world's finest alpine skier. For example, he is quoted as saying, "Be tough, be confident. Mike Leavitt on hand to declare "Stein Eriksen Day.". Downhill skiing was a fixture of Eriksen's youth, though he was forced to enjoy it in secret with the onset of World War II when Nazis occupied Norway and banned skiing to avoid large gatherings. sltrib.com 1996-2023 The Salt Lake Tribune. I will never forget that moment. He was 88. I also had one of the handmade sweaters he had in his shop from Norway. I said Stein you are the best skier in the world and I only have one hipnot gonna happen! A five-star lodge at the resort is named in his honor. 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