| Sport: | Figure Skating |
|---|---|
| Birthdate: | May 6, 1980 |
| Birthplace: | Fargo, ND |
| Residence: | Bradenton, FL |
| Ht: / Wt: | 5'10" / 173 lbs |
| Teammate: | Amanda Evora |
| Event: | Pairs |
After finishing out of the top three at U.S. Nationals for three years in a row, Amanda Evora and Mark Ladwig broke through when it counted most, earning a spot on the U.S. Olympic Team.
| Date | Event | Rank | Results | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun, Feb 14 - 4:30p | Pairs Short Program | 10 | 57.86 | |
| Mon, Feb 15 - 5:00p | Pairs Free Skate | 10 | 171.92 |
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.
