| Sport: | Bobsled |
|---|---|
| Birthdate: | November 28, 1981 |
| Birthplace: | Langenthal, Switzerland |
| Residence: | Willisau, Switzerland |
| Ht: / Wt: | 5'6" / 154 lbs |
| Teammate: | Hanne Schenk |
| Event: | Women's |
| Date | Event | Rank | Results | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue, Feb 23 - 5:00p | Women's, Run 1 of 4 | 11 | 54.04 | |
| Tue, Feb 23 - 6:15p | Women's, Run 2 of 4 | 13 | 1:48.31 | |
| Wed, Feb 24 - 5:00p | Women's, Run 3 of 4 | 12 | 2:42.31 | |
| Wed, Feb 24 - 6:15p | Women's, Run 4 of 4 | 10 | 3:36.13 |
As the pilot for the USA-1 bobsled, I broke a 62-year gold medal drought when my sled, the 'Night Train" won the Olympic title at the 2010 Vancouver Games. A degenerative eye condition nearly caused me to quit my sport in 2008, but corrective surgery restored my vision to 20-20.
