| Sport: | Figure Skating |
|---|---|
| Birthdate: | March 16, 1986 |
| Birthplace: | Okayama, Japan |
| Hometown: | Okayama, Japan |
| Residence: | Okayama, Japan |
| Ht: | 5'5" |
| Olympics: | 2006 |
| Event: | Men's |
2010 Olympic bronze medalist...Won the silver medal at the 2007 Worlds, the first Japanese man to win a world medal....Withdrew from the 2008-09 season in order to have knee surgery...Has an appealing blend of style and athleticism...Began skating because his parents thought he cried too much as a child.
| Date | Event | Rank | Results | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue, Feb 16 - 4:15p | Men's Short Program | 3 | 90.25 | |
| Thu, Feb 18 - 5:00p | Men's Free Skate |  | 3 | 247.23 |
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.
