| Sport: | Cross-Country |
|---|---|
| Birthdate: | March 15, 1985 |
| Birthplace: | Helsingfors, Finland |
| Residence: | Tampere, Finland |
| Ht: / Wt: | 6'3" / 187 lbs |
| Event: | Men's Individual Sprint |
| Date | Event | Rank | Results | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed, Feb 17 - 10:40a | Individual Sprint -- Qualification | 37 | ||
| Wed, Feb 17 - 12:58p | Individual Sprint -- Medal Round | 37 |
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.
