Trace WORTHINGTON

Trace Worthington was an early legend in freestyle skiing. He was named Freestyle Skier of the Year by Ski Racing magazine from 1992-95 and was International Skier of the Year in 1993. During his career he won 39 World Cup Events and had 79 podium finishes. Worthington was World Cup Combined Champion three times. In 1995 he won World Championships in aerials and combined, which has never been done by any other skier. At the 1992 Winter Olympics, Worthington competed in aerials and ballet when freestyle was a demonstration sport, and then competed in aerials and moguls at the Lillehammer Winter Olympics.

After retiring in 1997, Worthington later went into sports commentary for various US television channels. He also started his own television production company, Flying Ace Productions. Worthington was the great-grandson of Harry Worthington, a long jumper at the 1912 Olympics.