
| Sport: | Figure Skating |
|---|---|
| Birthdate: | April 5, 1986 |
| Birthplace: | Pyongyang, North Korea |
| Residence: | Pyongyang, North Korea |
| Ht: / Wt: | 5'6" / 136 lbs |
| Event: | Men's |
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.