| Sport: | Freestyle Skiing |
|---|---|
| Birthdate: | March 3, 1974 |
| Birthplace: | ., nocs_-1 |
| Hometown: | Decin, Czech Republic |
| Ht: / Wt: | 6'0" / 199 lbs |
| Event: | Men's Ski Cross |
Arguably the world's premier competitor in men's ski cross, Kraus - a 35-year-old former alpine skier - has won two of the last three world titles (2005, 2007) and finished first in the ski cross World Cup standings four of the last five seasons... A father, avid windsurfer and trained engineer, Kraus is making his Olympic debut in Vancouver.
| Date | Event | Rank | Results | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun, Feb 21 - 9:15a | Ski Cross -- Qualification | 11 | 1:13.75 | |
| Sun, Feb 21 - 12:15p | Ski Cross -- Medal Round | 11 |
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.
