| Sport: | Cross-Country |
|---|---|
| Birthdate: | August 15, 1985 |
| Birthplace: | Årsunda, Sweden |
| Hometown: | Årsunda, Sweden |
| Residence: | Bolängen, Sweden |
| Ht: / Wt: | 5'10" / 171 lbs |
| Event: | Men's Individual Sprint |
Nicknamed the "Aarsunda Express" ... Was a part of two winning efforts at the Olympic test event in January 2009, crossing the finish line first in both sprint events ... A very meticulous person, always seeking out new ways to improve his results, whether it be fine-tuning technique and equipment or increasing course analysis ... Girlfriend is women's cross-country team member Anna Haag.
| Date | Event | Rank | Results | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed, Feb 17 - 10:40a | Individual Sprint -- Qualification | 2 | ||
| Wed, Feb 17 - 12:58p | Individual Sprint -- Medal Round | 7 |
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.
