| Sport: | Short Track |
|---|---|
| Birthdate: | July 13, 1980 |
| Birthplace: | Alma, Quebec, Canada |
| Hometown: | Montreal, Quebec, Canada |
| Residence: | Montreal, Quebec, Canada |
| Ht: / Wt: | 5'7" / 161 lbs |
| Olympics: | 2006, 2002 |
Three-time Olympic medalist who is appearing in his third and most likely final Games in Vancouver... A medal favorite in the 500m and relay...Self-taught guitar player who loves music, particularly the Beatles and Jimi Hendrix.
| Date | Event | Rank | Results | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed, Feb 24 - 5:47p | 500m -- Heats | 1 | 41.397 | |
| Fri, Feb 26 - 7:14p | 500m -- Finals A/B |  | 3 | 46.366 |
| Fri, Feb 26 - 6:43p | 500m -- Semifinals | 2 | 41.515 | |
| Fri, Feb 26 - 6:00p | 500m -- Quarterfinals | 1 | 41.326 | |
| Wed, Feb 17 - 6:32p | 5000m Relay -- Semifinals | 2 | 6:43.610 | |
| Fri, Feb 26 - 7:51p | 5000m Relay -- Finals A/B |  | 1 | 6:44.224 |
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.
