
| Sport: | Freestyle Skiing |
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| Birthdate: | August 28, 1987 |
| Birthplace: | Fussen, Germany |
| Residence: | Pfronten, Germany |
| Ht: / Wt: | 5'4" / 134 lbs |
| Event: | Women's Ski Cross |
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.