| Sport: | Figure Skating |
|---|---|
| Birthdate: | January 7, 1990 |
| Birthplace: | Tbilisi, Georgia |
| Hometown: | Tbilisi, Georgia |
| Residence: | Hackensack, NJ |
| Ht: | 5'3" |
| Olympics: | 2006 |
| Event: | Ladies' |
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.
