Roderick G. Taylor (July 7, 1943 – July 5, 2014) was a member of the U.S. Olympic Ski Team from 1967 to 1971.[1] He gained the title of National Downhill Champion in 1970 after winning the Roche Cup in Aspen, Colorado.[2] He competed in the World Pro Ski Racing circuit and the U.S. Masters Ski Racing circuit, medaling in slalom and downhill skiing.
Taylor was born in Hartford, Connecticut and received a degree in economics from Western State College. In 1972 he opened the Woodbury Ski Area in Connecticut, which he operated until his death.