| Sport: | Snowboarding |
|---|---|
| Birthdate: | July 21, 1987 |
| Birthplace: | Huizen, Netherlands |
| Residence: | Huizen, Netherlands |
| Ht: / Wt: | 6'2" / 182 lbs |
| Event: | Men's Halfpipe |
| Date | Event | Rank | Results | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed, Feb 17 - 7:15p | Halfpipe -- Final | 37 | 14.5 | |
| Wed, Feb 17 - 5:15p | Halfpipe -- Semifinal | 37 | 14.5 | |
| Wed, Feb 17 - 1:05p | Halfpipe -- Qual. | 37 | 14.5 |
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.
