| Sport: | Cross-Country |
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| Birthdate: | March 8, 1982 |
| Birthplace: | Brunico, Italy |
| Residence: | Riscone, Italy |
| Ht: / Wt: | 5'9" / 140 lbs |
| Event: | Men's 50km Mass Start |
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.
