| Sport: | Freestyle Skiing |
|---|---|
| Birthdate: | April 2, 1981 |
| Birthplace: | Boston, MA |
| Hometown: | Duxbury, MA |
| Residence: | Steamboat Springs, CO |
| Ht: / Wt: | 5'8" / 162 lbs |
| Event: | Men's Moguls |
Veteran moguls skier Michael Morse is making his Olympic debut in Vancouver at 28 years old... A Massachusetts native who learned to ski in Vermont, Morse is an avid Red Sox fan who threw out the ceremonial first pitch at a 2008 game prior to a Jon Lester no-hitter.
| Date | Event | Rank | Results | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun, Feb 14 - 2:30p | Moguls -- Qualification | 19 | 23.08 | |
| Sun, Feb 14 - 5:30p | Moguls -- Final | 15 | 23.38 |
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.
