| Sport: | Snowboarding |
|---|---|
| Birthdate: | December 19, 1990 |
| Birthplace: | Anaheim, CA |
| Hometown: | Mammoth Lakes, CA |
| Residence: | Mammoth Lakes, CA |
| Ht: / Wt: | 6'0" / 180 lbs |
| Event: | Men's Halfpipe |
The youngest member of the U.S. men's snowboarding team, 19-year-old Greg Bretz is making his Olympic debut in Vancouver... He found his way into snowboarding because his father works as a lift mechanic at Mammoth Mountain, where Bretz grew up... The fourth and final snowboarder named to the U.S. men's team, he boasts the season's move du jour - the double-cork.
| Date | Event | Rank | Results | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed, Feb 17 - 7:15p | Halfpipe -- Final | 12 | 18.3 | |
| Wed, Feb 17 - 5:15p | Halfpipe -- Semifinal | 2 | 42.1 | |
| Wed, Feb 17 - 1:05p | Halfpipe -- Qual. | 4 | 41.3 |
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.
