| Sport: | Figure Skating |
|---|---|
| Birthdate: | December 18, 1987 |
| Birthplace: | Nagoya, Japan |
| Hometown: | Nagoya, Japan |
| Residence: | Hackensack, NJ |
| Ht: | 5'4" |
| Olympics: | 2006 |
| Event: | Ladies' |
Enters Vancouver as a medal favorite after having an up and down career...At age 14, became the first woman to land a quadruple jump...Finished 15th in Torino, then won the 2007 world title...Withdrew from the 2008 Worlds with shoulder and leg injuries but came back to claim a surprise bronze in 2009...Trains in New Jersey and relishes the anonymity she has the U.S., as in Japan she is scrutinized by the media wherever she goes.
| Date | Event | Rank | Results | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue, Feb 23 - 4:30p | Ladies' Short Program | 4 | 64.76 | |
| Thu, Feb 25 - 5:00p | Ladies' Free Skate | 5 | 188.86 |
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.
