John Teller

John Teller

PRO SKIER, AUTO MECHANIC
Marital Status: Married Resides In: Mammoth Lakes, CA
Participant since: 1986 Age: 30
Competitor since: 2008 Height: 6'2"
Nickname(s): Weight: 200 lbs
Country: USA

Teller was just warming up when he became the first American to win a skiercross World Cup (Jan. 2011, St. Johann, AUT): The part-time auto mechanic then netted his first Skier X medal -- gold in a near photo finish at WX 2011. One of a handful of American skiers competing in skiercross, Teller was a successful alpine racer who went to Nationals on four separate occasions. When he isn't bumping elbows on the course, Teller works at Alpine Garage in Mammoth to support his skiing; he receives very little funding and must go it alone. In July 2011, he married longtime girlfriend Angela Dessert.

Chris Del Bosco returns atop podium in Men's Skier X

Canadian racer Chris Del Bosco won the gold medal in Men's Skier X on Sunday at Winter X Games 2012.

Story | Jan 24, 2012

John Teller Wins Skier X

Teller snuck across the line ahead of Chris Del Bosco for the win.

Video | Jan 30, 2011

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