| Sport: | Figure Skating |
|---|---|
| Birthdate: | April 16, 1993 |
| Birthplace: | Montebello, CA |
| Hometown: | Arcadia, CA |
| Residence: | Arcadia, CA |
| Ht: | 5'3" |
| Event: | Ladies' |
Though her name translates to "the future," she struggled through 2009...Refused to rest an ankle injury during the 2008-09 season, resulting in a disastrous short program at the 2009 Nationals...Won the 2008 U.S. title as a tiny, 78-lb 14-year-old...Parents own a small sushi restaurant in Arcadia, California
| Date | Event | Rank | Results | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue, Feb 23 - 4:30p | Ladies' Short Program | 6 | 63.76 | |
| Thu, Feb 25 - 5:00p | Ladies' Free Skate | 4 | 190.15 |
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.
