| Sport: | Luge |
|---|---|
| Birthdate: | October 1, 1984 |
| Birthplace: | Suhl, Germany |
| Residence: | Zella-Mehlis, Germany |
| Ht: / Wt: | 5'11" / 184 lbs |
| Event: | Men's Singles |
The German slider won his first-ever medal, a bronze, during the 2008 World Championships...Claimed his second World Cup gold in at home in Oberhof in January 2010...The Vancouver Games will be his first Olympics.
| Date | Event | Rank | Results | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, Feb 13 - 5:00p | Singles, Run 1 of 4 | 5 | 3:14.629 | |
| Sat, Feb 13 - 7:10p | Singles, Run 2 of 4 | 5 | 3:14.629 | |
| Sun, Feb 14 - 1:00p | Singles, Run 3 of 4 | 5 | 3:14.629 | |
| Sun, Feb 14 - 3:10p | Singles, Run 4 of 4 | 5 | 3:14.629 |
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.
