| Sport: | Bobsled |
|---|---|
| Birthdate: | May 27, 1982 |
| Birthplace: | Zwickau, Germany |
| Hometown: | Oberbaerenburg, Germany |
| Residence: | Altenberg, Germany |
| Ht: / Wt: | 5'7" / 164 lbs |
| Teammate: | Romy Logsch |
| Event: | Women's |
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.
