Former Olympic skier Bode Miller arrested on drug charges in Idaho

Editorial Team
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Former United States Olympic skier Bode Miller has pleaded not guilty after being arrested on two drug-related charges in Idaho earlier this month.

The 48-year-old was detained on 6 June in Fremont County on counts of possessing a controlled substance and drug paraphernalia.

Court records indicate the former Alpine skiing champion was released after posting a $5,000 bail.

He was additionally required to pay a fine for a speeding violation connected to the incident.

Court proceedings scheduled

A further court appearance for the celebrated athlete is scheduled to take place on 29 July.

He has officially entered a plea of not guilty to both of the possession charges.

Decorated skiing career

The six-time Olympic medallist remains one of the most successful Alpine competitors in American sporting history.

During a dominant career on the slopes, the winter sports icon amassed 33 World Cup victories alongside two overall titles.

He also secured four world championships across a glittering international career.

His crowning achievement arrived at the 2010 Vancouver Games, where the versatile skier captured gold in the super-combined event.