<p>This is the amazingly true story of a hero - Billy Fiske - who captained the first American Bobsled team to win a gold medal in the Olympics in 1928 at the young age of 16. He again won one at 20 years old 4 years later at Lake Placid NY.</p>
<p>He went on to become the youngest American fighter pilot in WW2, and also was the first pilot to be killed in battle.</p>

This is the amazingly true story of a hero - Billy Fiske - who captained the first American Bobsled team to win a gold medal in the Olympics in 1928 at the young age of 16. He again won one at 20 years old 4 years later at Lake Placid NY. He went on to become the youngest American fighter pilot in WW2, and also was the first pilot to be killed in battle.

Gold Medals, Skeletons, & Hurricanes

Explore our personal experiences and go behind the scenes with our stories, views and interviews with some of our unique guests - past, present, and future.
LISTEN UP to get wicked SMARTAH! DISCOVER and LEARN the intriguing Moxie, Grit and Ingenuity of the Wicked Yankees and their adventures in the North Country. From Nature Tales, Ancient Abenaki Legends, Modern Day Exploration and LIVING OFF the LAND and SEA it is a fun rediscovery of practical CAN DO and KNOW HOW.
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Bucky Lewis and Tara Duffy

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Explore our personal experiences and go behind the scenes with our stories, views and interviews with some of our unique guests - past, present, and future. LISTEN UP to get wicked SMARTAH! DISCOVER and LEARN the intriguing Moxie, Grit and Ingenuity of the Wicked Yankees and their adventures in the North Country. From Nature Tales, Ancient Abenaki Legends, Modern Day Exploration and LIVING OFF the LAND and SEA it is a fun rediscovery of practical CAN DO and KNOW HOW. Your host: Bucky Lewis and Tara Duffy

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