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The history of American Downhillers goes back more than 50 years, and long before the advent of the World Cup. The foundations were laid down by pioneers like Buddy Werner and Billy Kidd in the 1950s and โ€™60s.

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Over the years American Downhillers have created history and built a reputation as fearsome competitors. Itโ€™s a captivating story that is brought together for the very first time in the full length movie โ€“ โ€˜The American Downhillerโ€™, which will premier online onย October 2 at 12pm EDT.

The โ€˜American Downhillerโ€™ mission is to empower young ski racers andย create a speed-skiing platform for future generations.ย Supported byย the best current and former downhill ski racers and coaches, the objective is to support the careers of young ski racers through curiosity, passion and tenacity.

โ€œAs a kid being a downhiller was always a dream of mine. From being inspired by Americanย Downhillers ahead of me, like AJ Kitt, Tommy Moe, Daron Rahlves and Bode Miller, and then being one of those leaders myself, is a dream come true.ย Starting this movement with Marcoย Sullivan to pay homage to the American Downhillers of the past is very meaningful to me, and has helpedย me become who I am in my life, and which can hopefully inspire others.โ€ย Steven Nyman, US downhill skier/American Downhiller

The American Downhiller story is one steeped in history, and with some of the all-time greats of US downhill skiing cast as the main characters, the full length movie provides an insight into the world of speed, emotion, inspiration and, above all, the respect that bonds the athletes and the community that supports them.

Elizabeth Reeder, Global Sports Marketing manager,ย POC, added โ€“ โ€œWe are delighted support and present the American Downhiller film in its full, feature length form. American Downhillers, from years gone by to the current generation, are incredible characters and athletes and their story is an inspiration which we hope it will impact many generations to come.โ€

The โ€˜American Downhillerโ€™ film takes us through the history, back to before the advent of the World Cup and how the tradition of Americans competing on European soil has formed a camaraderie that spans the test of time.

โ€œBeing an American Downhiller is joining a life-long brotherhood. If you have raced Worldย Cup Downhill tracks you understandย what it takes and it gives everyone a level of respect forย each other no matter what generation you came from.โ€ addedย Jared Goldberg, American Downhiller.

โ€˜American Downhiller – only conviction can make gravity fasterโ€™

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POC, a leading manufacturer of helmets, eyewear, body armor and apparel, has been awarded more than 60 international safety, design, and innovation awards. Founded in 2005 in Sweden, POCโ€™s mission is toย โ€˜protect lives and reduce the consequences of accidents for athletes and anyone inspired to be oneโ€™.

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Super G โ€” 2019 Land Rover U.S. Ski Team training at Copper Mountain, CO. Photo: Max Hall/U.S. Ski & Snowboard

2019 Land Rover U.S. Ski Team training at Copper Mountain, CO. Photo: U.S. Ski & Snowboard

Downhill. 2019 Xfinity Birds of Prey FIS World Cup at Beaver Creek. Photo: U.S. Ski & Snowboard

Super G. 2019 Xfinity Birds of Prey FIS World Cup at Beaver Creek. Photo: Eric Schramm Photography // @eric_schramm_photography

Watch the FULL film

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About POC
POC, a leading manufacturer of helmets, eyewear, body armor and apparel, has been awarded more than 60 international safety, design, and innovation awards. Founded in 2005 in Sweden, POCโ€™s mission is toย โ€˜protect lives and reduce the consequences of accidents for athletes and anyone inspired to be oneโ€™.

www.pocsports.com

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