| Sport: | Bobsled |
|---|---|
| Birthdate: | May 22, 1983 |
| Birthplace: | Zwolle, Netherlands |
| Hometown: | Amsterdam, Netherlands |
| Residence: | Hattem, Netherlands |
| Ht: / Wt: | 5'10" / 160 lbs |
| Teammate: | Tine Veenstra |
| Event: | Women's |
The former hepathlete is nicknamed "The Flying Doctor" and "Doctor Bobsled" because of her love of studying medicine and bobsledding...Earned the Netherlands' first bobsled medal, a silver, on the Koenigssee track during World Cup competition in 2008...Vancouver will mark her Olympic debut.
| Date | Event | Rank | Results | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue, Feb 23 - 5:00p | Women's, Run 1 of 4 | 9 | 53.81 | |
| Tue, Feb 23 - 6:15p | Women's, Run 2 of 4 | 9 | 1:47.40 | |
| Wed, Feb 24 - 5:00p | Women's, Run 3 of 4 | 9 | 2:41.49 | |
| Wed, Feb 24 - 6:15p | Women's, Run 4 of 4 | 8 | 3:35.14 |
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.
