Olympic gold medalist Bode Miller was recently arrested on drug-related charges, as reported by TMZ Sports. The athlete, known for his success in alpine skiing, faces two charges: possession of a controlled substance and possession of drug paraphernalia.
According to TMZ Sports, Miller was able to post a $5,000 bond for his release from custody. He has entered a plea of not guilty and is expected to appear in court on July 29.
Bode Miller, an American skier, first gained recognition at the 2002 Salt Lake City Olympics where he earned two silver medals. However, he did not secure any medals in the subsequent 2006 Olympics in Italy. His remarkable comeback came in 2010 during the Vancouver Winter Olympics, where he claimed his sole Olympic gold in the super-combined event. That year, he also earned silver in the Super-G and bronze in the downhill category.
In the 2014 Sochi Winter Olympics, Miller added another bronze medal to his collection in the Super-G before retiring in 2017. Beyond the Olympics, Miller’s career accolades include four World Championship golds and 33 World Cup victories, establishing him as the most successful male American alpine skier in history.
In addition to his Olympic achievements, Miller won the skiing World Cup titles in 2005 and 2008. He is unique in having at least five victories in each discipline within the sport.