| Sport: | Snowboarding |
|---|---|
| Birthdate: | July 4, 1987 |
| Birthplace: | Bludenz, Austria |
| Residence: | St. Gallenkirch, Austria |
| Event: | Men's Snowboard Cross |
Though he's only 22 years old, Markus Schairer has established himself as one of the premier snowboard cross racers in the world... During his breakout 2008-09 campaign, he won both the world title and the World Cup crown... At the Vancouver Games, the rising star has a chance to become the first Austrian Olympic snowboarding champion in history.
| Date | Event | Rank | Results | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon, Feb 15 - 2:00p | Snowboard Cross -- Medal Rd. | 23 | 80.00 | |
| Mon, Feb 15 - 10:30a | Snowboard Cross Qual. | 21 | 1:23.33 |
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.
