
| Sport: | Snowboarding |
|---|---|
| Birthdate: | August 9, 1976 |
| Birthplace: | Abtenau, Austria |
| Residence: | Maishofen, Austria |
| Ht: / Wt: | 6'0" / 182 lbs |
| Event: | Men's Snowboard Cross |
| Date | Event | Rank | Results | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon, Feb 15 - 2:00p | Snowboard Cross -- Medal Rd. | 7 | 360.00 | |
| Mon, Feb 15 - 10:30a | Snowboard Cross Qual. | 5 | 1:21.53 |
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.