| Sport: | Snowboarding |
|---|---|
| Birthdate: | March 19, 1982 |
| Birthplace: | Hailey, ID |
| Hometown: | Sun Valley, ID |
| Residence: | Park City, UT |
| Ht: / Wt: | 5'6" / 154 lbs |
| Olympics: | 2006 |
| Event: | Men's Snowboard Cross |
Four years ago, Graham Watanabe went to Torino as an assistant wax technician after failing to qualify, but ended up competing after an injury to a teammate... The diminutive Idaho native (listed at 5-foot-6) made a goodwill visit to Afghanistan in the summer of 2009, and makes his second Olympic appearance in Vancouver.
| Date | Event | Rank | Results | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon, Feb 15 - 2:00p | Snowboard Cross -- Medal Rd. | 18 | 130.00 | |
| Mon, Feb 15 - 10:30a | Snowboard Cross Qual. | 2 | 1:20.53 |
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.
