| Sport: | Cross-Country |
|---|---|
| Birthdate: | July 19, 1980 |
| Birthplace: | Minneapolis, MN |
| Hometown: | Leavenworth, WA |
| Residence: | Leavenworth, WA |
| Ht: / Wt: | 6'2" / 181 lbs |
| Olympics: | 2006, 2002 |
Grew up with Olympic aspirations, but more so in track and field ... Hails from an old lumber and rail town in western Washington ... Cross-country skiing career took off while he was a student at the University of Utah ... Has shown best results in sprints, with one World Cup podium to his name ... On the side of skiing, is a freelance journalist who regularly posts his material in local and national publications.
| Date | Event | Rank | Results | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed, Feb 17 - 10:40a | Individual Sprint -- Qualification | 36 | ||
| Wed, Feb 17 - 12:58p | Individual Sprint -- Medal Round | 36 |
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.
