| Sport: | Luge |
|---|---|
| Birthdate: | July 7, 1975 |
| Birthplace: | St. Paul, MN |
| Hometown: | White Bear Lake, MN |
| Residence: | White Bear Lake, MN |
| Ht: / Wt: | 6'1" / 205 lbs |
| Olympics: | 2002; 2006 |
| Event: | Men's Singles |
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.
