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90. Boarders Rule

By by Tim Struby

Tuesday, July 30, 2002

Launch The ESPN 100It was perfect. "Born in the U.S.A." blared in the background as the three American snowboarders stood side by side on the Olympic podium -- the first U.S. sweep at a Winter Olympics since 1956. Hollywood couldn't have cast a more fitting trio of co-stars: leading man Ross Powers, role model; antagonist Danny Kass, wild child; upstart Jarrett "J.J." Thomas, underdog. As for a script, none was required: "We let our riding speak for us," says Powers. The plot? Young turks forc ...

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