Richmond, Vermont
The Cochran Family
In 1961, Mickey and Ginny Cochran built a very small ski area on the side of a hill in Vermont. This area would produce four world-class skiers, who would then go on to have children of their own. These six children would then grow up to carry on the tradition and become members of the U.S. National Ski Team.
How did a town with a population of less than 1,500 people create Olympians that would win several medals? Well, let's see.
Cochran Ski Area
The Cochran family believes that everyone should have an opportunity to ski if they want to. Their mission revolves around the concept of every child should be able to ski or ride if they want to. If this is something you would be interested in checking out, their website is linked below!
McFarland, California
1987 State Champions - Cross Country
How did a team from the middle of nowhere cinch the first ever California high school state championship in cross country? And then how did they continue to go on and win it AGAIN in 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1999, 2000, and 2001?
Fact vs. Fiction
Disney did create a film that was based on this story, however, it definitely cannot be considered a documentary.