| Sport: | Freestyle Skiing |
|---|---|
| Birthdate: | December 12, 1981 |
| Birthplace: | Boise, ID |
| Hometown: | Boise, ID |
| Residence: | Park City, UT |
| Ht: / Wt: | 5'9" / 165 lbs |
| Olympics: | 2006, 2002 |
| Event: | Men's Aerials |
The high-flying practitioner of the quintuple-twisting triple flip known as the "Hurricane," Jeret "Speedy" Peterson is an adrenaline junkie who has suffered a number of gruesome injuries due to his misadventures on skis... The Idaho native says he has two speeds - stop and go - alternating between relaxing with a quiet activity like fly fishing and seeking the next dangerous challenge.
| Date | Event | Rank | Results | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon, Feb 22 - 6:00p | Aerials -- Qualification | 2 | 247.21 | |
| Thu, Feb 25 - 6:00p | Aerials -- Final |  | 2 | 247.21 |
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.
