| Sport: | Freestyle Skiing |
|---|---|
| Birthdate: | November 16, 1974 |
| Birthplace: | Artesia, NM |
| Hometown: | Denver, CO |
| Residence: | Winter Park, CO |
| Ht: / Wt: | 5'0" / 105 lbs |
| Olympics: | 2006 |
| Event: | Women's Moguls |
Derailed by injuries and stalled by a lack of funding in the past (she reportedly spent six months living in a tent in the mid-1990's), diminutive (5-0) moguls skier Michelle Roark is making her second Olympic appearance in Vancouver... The holder of a degree in chemical engineering, she has used her knowledge to found a natural perfume company.
| Date | Event | Rank | Results | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, Feb 13 - 4:30p | Moguls -- Qualification | 7 | 23.98 | |
| Sat, Feb 13 - 7:30p | Moguls -- Final | 17 | 15.90 |
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.
