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Phil Thiel
Sport: Rugby
Birthdate: October 29, 1984
Birthplace: Traverse City, MI
Hometown: Traverse City, MI
Residence: Atlanta, GA
Ht: / Wt: 5'11" / 245 lbs
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    Who am I?

    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.

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