| Sport: | Cross-Country |
|---|---|
| Birthdate: | March 21, 1980 |
| Birthplace: | Trondheim, Norway |
| Hometown: | Trondheim, Norway |
| Residence: | Rognes, Norway |
| Olympics: | 2006, 2002 |
Third Olympics ... Won silver medals in each of the past two Olympics, but was a major disappointment in Torino, after winning five medals at the previous year's World Championships ... Has several piercings, including one over her right eye ... A true all-around cross-country skier who excels at all distances and techniques.
| Date | Event | Rank | Results | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon, Feb 15 - 10:00a | 10km Individual |  | 3 | 25:14.3 |
| Thu, Feb 25 - 11:00a | 4 x 5km Relay |  | 1 | 55:19.5 |
| Wed, Feb 17 - 10:15a | Individual Sprint -- Qualification | 1 | ||
| Wed, Feb 17 - 12:30p | Individual Sprint -- Medal Round | | 1 | |
| Sat, Feb 27 - 11:45a | 30km Mass Start |  | 2 | 1:30:34.0 |
| Fri, Feb 19 - 1:00p | 15km Pursuit | | 1 | 39:58.1 |
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.
