| Sport: | Cross-Country |
|---|---|
| Birthdate: | April 17, 1982 |
| Birthplace: | Seattle, WA |
| Hometown: | Anchorage, AK |
| Residence: | Anchorage, AK |
| Ht: / Wt: | 5'6" / 136 lbs |
First-time Olympian ... Grew up in snow-deprived Seattle, but learn to ski in nearby Cascade Mountains ... Coaches at Alaska Pacific University, the same program where Olympic teammate Kikkan Randall trains.
| Date | Event | Rank | Results | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon, Feb 15 - 10:00a | 10km Individual | 42 | 27:17.6 | |
| Thu, Feb 25 - 11:00a | 4 x 5km Relay | 12 | 58:57.5 | |
| Wed, Feb 17 - 10:15a | Individual Sprint -- Qualification | 38 | ||
| Wed, Feb 17 - 12:30p | Individual Sprint -- Medal Round | 38 | ||
| Sat, Feb 27 - 11:45a | 30km Mass Start | 36 | 1:38:14.5 | |
| Fri, Feb 19 - 1:00p | 15km Pursuit | 56 | 45:38.8 |
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.
