| Sport: | Freestyle Skiing |
|---|---|
| Birthdate: | June 12, 1973 |
| Birthplace: | Walnut Creek, CA |
| Hometown: | Sugar Bowl, CA |
| Residence: | Truckee, CA |
| Ht: / Wt: | 5'9" / 175 lbs |
| Olympics: | 2006, 2002, 1998 |
| Event: | Men's Ski Cross |
A three-time Olympian as an alpine skier, Daron Rahlves retired after the Torino Games, only to follow his competitive streak into the newest Olympic skiing event - ski cross...The 36-year-old now plans to make his fourth Olympic appearance in Vancouver, competing alongside former alpine teammate Casey Puckett... An avid surfer and motocross racer, Rahlves is also the father of two-year-old twins.
| Date | Event | Rank | Results | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun, Feb 21 - 9:15a | Ski Cross -- Qualification | 24 | 1:14.91 | |
| Sun, Feb 21 - 12:15p | Ski Cross -- Medal Round | 28 |
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.
