The 2008 world bronze medalist returns for a second Games, looking to improve on his 24th-place Torino finish... The part-time banker is part of a deep German program that is still seeking its first Olympic medal... Rommel, who grew up near the Oberhof track, started skeleton at age 14.
| Date | Event | Rank | Results | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, Feb 18 - 7:30p | Men's Run 1 of 4 | 6 | 52.90 | |
| Thu, Feb 18 - 9:00p | Men's Run 2 of 4 | 9 | 1:46.15 | |
| Fri, Feb 19 - 6:20p | Men's Run 3 of 4 | 7 | 2:38.70 | |
| Fri, Feb 19 - 7:50p | Men's Run 4 of 4 | 7 | 3:31.40 |
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.
