| Sport: | Luge |
|---|---|
| Birthdate: | October 1, 1984 |
| Birthplace: | Suhl, Germany |
| Residence: | Zella-Mehlis, Germany |
| Ht: / Wt: | 5'11" / 184 lbs |
| Event: | Men's Singles |
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.
