About Chris Klug

Chris Klug

Chris Klug had a liver transplant on July 28th, 2000. Eighteen months later, Klug won third place in the giant slalom at the Olympic Games. The professional snowboard has called the journey a humbling experience for not just him, but friends, family and fans.
In the early '90s when at what appeared to be the top of his health, Klug was diagnosed with PSC (Primary Sclerosing Cholangitits), a rare degenerative bile duct condition which required a transplant.
Today, thankful for the gift of life, the transplant and team at the University Hospital in Denver, Klug is the founder of The Chris Klug Foundation and Donor Dudes, which raise awareness and support for organ translations.

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Goodbye Jeret Peterson: Former Olympian Teammate Chris Klug ‘Sad to Learn of This Tragedy’

Goodbye Jeret Peterson: Former Olympian Teammate Chris Klug ‘Sad to Learn of This Tragedy’

July 27, 2011 by Chris Klug

Remembering the charismatic daredevil Jeret ‘Speedy’ Peterson …

Cycling Tips From Olympian Chris Klug

Cycling Tips From Olympian Chris Klug

June 6, 2011 by Chris Klug

Olympic snowboarding bronze medal winner and avid cyclist Chris Klug shares his advice on long-distance biking

Chris Klug on Second Chances (VIDEOS)

Chris Klug on Second Chances (VIDEOS)

September 7, 2010 by Chris Klug

Klug — the first transplant recipient to win an Olympic medal — reflects on his journey and how he’s giving back to the donor community