| Sport: | Nordic Combined |
|---|---|
| Birthdate: | August 6, 1983 |
| Birthplace: | Erlabrunn, nocs_-1 |
| Hometown: | Erlabrunn, Germany |
| Residence: | Johanngeorgenstadt, Germany |
| Ht: / Wt: | 6'0" / 139 lbs |
| Olympics: | 2006, 2002 |
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.
