"To be an Olympic and World champion has been a
trademark for me," Eriksen said, according to the Salt
Lake Tribune in 2009. "But the appreciation that the
American people have for champions has enhanced that
value in a way that made it possible for me to enjoy life
without too much effort."..."
http://olympics.nbcsports.com/2015/12/28/stein-eriksen-dies-alpine-skiing/
