| Sport: | Figure Skating |
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| Birthdate: | May 14, 1990 |
| Birthplace: | Southfield, MI |
| Hometown: | Ann Arbor, MI |
| Residence: | Ann Arbor, MI |
| Ht: | 5'3" |
| Teammate: | Evan Bates |
| Event: | Ice Dancing |
Emily Samuelson and partner Evan Bates made their first Olympic team with a third-place finish at the 2010 U.S. Nationals... Samuelson began skating at age five while her family was living in Europe for her father's job.... When she was younger she was a finalist in the Miss Teen Michigan Pageant. Samuelson is currently a sophomore at the University of Michigan and is taking two classes.
| Date | Event | Rank | Results | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, Feb 19 - 4:45p | Ice Dancing Compulsory Dance | 14 | 31.37 | |
| Sun, Feb 21 - 4:15p | Ice Dancing Original Dance | 11 | 85.36 | |
| Mon, Feb 22 - 4:45p | Ice Dancing Free Dance | 11 | 174.30 |
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.
