Vermont skier takes home gold medal
BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) – Olympic glory came to our region on this day in 1972. Barbara Ann Cochran conquered the tricky slalom course in Sapporo, Japan, to win the gold medal. The 18-year-old’s victory came by the smallest margin in history and also ended a 20-year medal drought for Americans in the event. Another Vermonter …