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Miller, one of the most popular and successful alpine skiers
of all time, had been training at Copper Mountain the past month
but elected to have surgery to correct a back issue that had
bothered him since last season.
"After consultation with my medical team and coaches, I have
decided to have outpatient back surgery today," Miller said in a
statement. "I am disappointed that I will miss some of the early
season speed races, including Birds of Prey in Beaver Creek.
"But the procedure will alleviate the pain and discomfort I have
been fighting in my back since World Cup finals last year.
"Our expectation is that I will be able to train and race in
January and be ready for the world championships here at home in
February."
Miller, a two-time overall World Cup champion, could be back on
the World Cup circuit in January and ready to compete at two of
ski racing's biggest and most challenging events in Kitzbuehel
and Wengen.
The races would provide an indication of Miller's form ahead of
the world championships set for Feb. 2-15 at Vail and Beaver
Creek in Colorado.
(Reporting by Steve Keating in Toronto; Editing by Mark
Lamport-Stokes)
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