| Sport: | Freestyle Skiing |
|---|---|
| Birthdate: | March 30, 1982 |
| Birthplace: | Vail, CO |
| Hometown: | Vail, CO |
| Residence: | Vail, CO |
| Ht: / Wt: | 6'1" / 210 lbs |
| Event: | Men's Ski Cross |
Five years ago, Chris Del Bosco was lying in a creek bed with a broken neck and 83 degree body temperature after falling during one of his frequent drinking-related blackouts... Now fully sober, the Colorado-born skiing prodigy is fulfilling his considerable potential, and will compete for his father's native Canada at the Olympic debut of ski cross in Vancouver.
| Date | Event | Rank | Results | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun, Feb 21 - 9:15a | Ski Cross -- Qualification | 2 | 1:12.89 | |
| Sun, Feb 21 - 12:15p | Ski Cross -- Medal Round | 4 |
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.
