
| Sport: | Snowboarding |
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| Birthdate: | February 4, 1975 |
| Birthplace: | Feldkirchen, Austria |
| Residence: | La Massana, Andorra |
| Ht: / Wt: | 5'11" / 170 lbs |
| Olympics: | 2006, 2002, 1998 |
| Event: | Men's Parallel Giant Slalom |
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.