
| Sport: | Biathlon |
|---|---|
| Birthdate: | February 9, 1978 |
| Birthplace: | Voss, Norway |
| Residence: | Kristiansand, Norway |
| Ht: | 5'9" |
| Event: | Women's 7.5km Sprint |
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.