Jimmy Cochran, 28, of Richmond, has been having a terrific season in slalom. Early in the season, he decided to focus on the discipline exclusively and it has paid off. He was ninth at Alta Badia, 12th at Wengen, and he’s recorded two other top-20 results in World Cup. Cochran was a member of the 2006 Olympic Team, so he heads to Vancouver with that experience in his back pocket, poised for a career-high race.

Some career highlights:

• Olympics: 2010, 2006; Worlds: ’05, ’07, ‘09
• 10th in SL at ‘09 World Championships
• Three World Cup top 10 finishes in ‘08
• 2008: U.S. slalom and combined champion
• Finished ‘08 World Cup season ranked 25th
• 2005: First World Cup points