| Sport: | Snowboarding |
|---|---|
| Birthdate: | December 2, 1978 |
| Birthplace: | North Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada |
| Hometown: | Whistler, British Columbia, Canada |
| Residence: | Whistler, British Columbia, Canada |
| Ht: | 5'7" |
| Olympics: | 2006, 1998 |
| Event: | Women's Snowboard Cross |
Slowed by knee injuries early in her career, Maelle Ricker has established herself as one of the world's most consistent snowboard cross riders, finishing fourth at the Torino Games and fourth again at the World Championships in 2009... A resident of Whistler (which hosts the snowboarding competition at the Vancouver Games), Ricker is making her third Olympic appearance in 2010.
| Date | Event | Rank | Results | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue, Feb 16 - 2:25p | Snowboard Cross -- Medal Rd. |  | 1 | 1000.00 |
| Tue, Feb 16 - 12:00p | Snowboard Cross -- Qual. | 3 | 1:25.45 |
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.
