Former world champion Missy Giove, 37, faces significant jail time for charges of distributing marijuana. First becoming known in the ’90s, Giove was among the first female mountain-bike racing stars, often recognized by her loud style and being an out lesbian.
Drug Enforcement Administration officials confiscated over 200 pounds of marijuana from Giove’s possession. She was driving in upstate New York when officials found the drugs in the truck she was using, according to The Associated Press. Allegedly, Giove was making a delivery to Eric Canori, 30, at his home. In addition to the marijuana confiscated from the truck, 200 pounds of pot along with cash totaling over $1 million was seized from Canori’s home.
Giove’s bail is set at $250,000, while Canori is held under a $500,000 bail.
Giove, also known as “The Missile,” held the title as the downhill world champion in 1994. She went on to win season titles in the World Cup in ’97 and ’98. She then took national titles from 1999-2001, before retiring from downhill racing in 2003.
