Steven Holcomb

Steven Holcomb (April 14, 1980 – May 6, 2017) was an American bobsledder. He competed from 1998 until his death in 2017.[1][2] At the 2010 Winter Olympics, Vancouver, he won the 4-man bobsled event for the United States, its first gold medal in that event since 1948.[3] At the 2006 Winter Olympics in Turin, he finished sixth in the four-man event and 14th in the two-man event.[4][5]

Steven Holcomb
Holcomb at the 2010 Winter Olympics
Personal information
Nickname(s)Holky, Holcomb, Steve
NationalityUnited States
Born(1980-04-14)April 14, 1980
Park City, Utah
DiedMay 6, 2017(2017-05-06) (aged 37)
Lake Placid, New York
ResidenceColorado Springs, Colorado
Lake Placid, New York
Park City, Utah
Height5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)
WebsiteTeam Holcomb
Sport
Country United States
SportBobsleigh
TeamUS National Team
Turned pro1998
Coached byBrian Shimer
Achievements and titles
World finals2012 FIBT World Champion 4-Man
2012 FIBT World Champion 2-Man
2012 FIBT World Champion Team Event
2009 FIBT World Champion 4-Man
Olympic finals2014 – Bronze Medal 4-man
2014 – Bronze Medal 2-man
2010 – Gold Medal 4-man
2010 – 6th place 2-man
2006 – 6th place 4-man
2006 – 14th 2-man
Medal record
Men's Bobsleigh
Representing the  United States
Olympic Games
Gold medal – first place2010 VancouverFour-man
Bronze medal – third place2014 SochiTwo-man
Bronze medal – third place2014 SochiFour-man
World Championships
Gold medal – first place2009 Lake PlacidFour-man
Gold medal – first place2012 Lake PlacidFour-man
Gold medal – first place2012 Lake PlacidTwo-man
Gold medal – first place2012 Lake PlacidMixed team
Gold medal – first place2013 St. MoritzMixed team
Bronze medal – third place2008 AltenbergMixed team
Bronze medal – third place2009 Lake PlacidTwo-man
Bronze medal – third place2009 Lake PlacidMixed team
Bronze medal – third place2011 KönigsseeFour-man
Bronze medal – third place2013 St. MoritzFour-man
World Cup Championships
Gold medal – first place2006–2007 Combined
Gold medal – first place2006–2007 Two-man
Gold medal – first place2009–2010 Combined
Gold medal – first place2009–2010 Four-man
Silver medal – second place2006–2007 Four-man
Silver medal – second place2010–2011Four-man
Bronze medal – third place2007–2008 Combined
Bronze medal – third place2010–2011Combined
World Cup Single Events
Gold medal – first place 2006–07 Cesana Pariol USA 1 Four Man
Gold medal – first place 2006–07 Cesana Pariol USA 1 Two Man
Gold medal – first place 2006–07 Igls USA 1 Four Man
Gold medal – first place 2006–07 CortinaUSA 1 Two Man
Gold medal – first place 2006–07 Cortina USA 1 Four Man
Gold medal – first place 2007–08 Park CityUSA 1 Four Man
Gold medal – first place 2007–08 Park CityUSA 1 Two Man
Gold medal – first place 2007–08 CalgaryUSA 1 Four Man
Gold medal – first place 2008–09 Park City USA 1 Four Man
Gold medal – first place 2008–09 Park City
(make-up race) 		USA 1 Four Man
Gold medal – first place 2009–10 Lake PlacidUSA 1 Four Man
Gold medal – first place 2009–10 WinterbergUSA 1 Four Man
Gold medal – first place 2009–10 CesanaUSA 1 Four Man
Gold medal – first place 2010–11 Lake PlacidUSA 1 Four Man
Gold medal – first place 2010–11 WhistlerUSA 1 Four Man
Gold medal – first place 2012–13 Lake PlacidUSA 1 Two Man
Gold medal – first place 2012–13 Park CityUSA 1 Two Man
Gold medal – first place 2012–13 WhistlerUSA 1 Two Man
Silver medal – second place 2006–07 Lake PlacidUSA 1 Two Man
Silver medal – second place 2006–07 Park CityUSA 1 Two Man
Silver medal – second place 2006–07 CalgaryUSA 1 Two Man
Silver medal – second place 2006–07 Königssee USA 1 Four Man
Silver medal – second place 2006–07 Winterberg USA 1 Four Man
Silver medal – second place 2007–08 CalgaryUSA 1 Two Man
Silver medal – second place 2007–08 Konigssee USA 1 Four Man
Silver medal – second place 2007–08 Lake PlacidUSA 1 Four Man
Silver medal – second place 2008–09 Altenberg USA 1 Two Man
Silver medal – second place 2008–09 Vancouver USA 1 Four Man
Silver medal – second place 2008–09 Igls USA 1 Four Man
Silver medal – second place 2009–10 Lake PlacidUSA 1 Two Man
Silver medal – second place 2009–10 KönigsseeUSA 1 Team Event
Silver medal – second place 2009–10 KönigsseeUSA 1 Four Man
Silver medal – second place 2009–10 AltenbergUSA 1 Four Man
Silver medal – second place 2011–12 La PlagneUSA 1 Two Man
Silver medal – second place 2011–12 IglsUSA 1 Four Man
Silver medal – second place 2012–13 Park CityUSA 1 Four Man
Silver medal – second place 2012–13 Lake PlacidUSA 1 Four Man
Bronze medal – third place 2007–08 Lake PlacidUSA 1 Two Man
Bronze medal – third place 2008–09 Igls USA 1 Two Man
Bronze medal – third place 2008–09 Winterberg USA 1 Four Man
Bronze medal – third place 2009–10 CesanaUSA 1 Two Man
Bronze medal – third place 2010–11 IglsUSA 1 Four Man
Bronze medal – third place 2011–12 IglsUSA 1 Two Man
Bronze medal – third place 2012–13 La PlagneUSA 1 Two Man

Holcomb attained the rank of Eagle Scout in the Boy Scouts of America (BSA).[6]

Holcomb was found dead in his room at the U.S. Olympic Training Center in Lake Placid, New York, on May 6, 2017. He was 37.[7] A preliminary report from the local coroner said that Holcomb died in his sleep from a possible case of pulmonary congestion, with further tests still waiting.[8]

References
  1. "Steven Holcomb" (PDF). Men's Bobsled Biographies. U.S. Bobsled & Skeleton Federation. 2006. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2007-09-28. Retrieved 2007-10-12.
  2. "Holcomb, Steven (USA)". Results Database. WIGE MEDIA AG. 2006. Retrieved 2007-10-12.
  3. "U.S. claims first four-man gold medal since 1948". Winter Olympic Games 2010 Results. 2010-02-27. Archived from the original on 2010-03-02. Retrieved 2010-02-27.
  4. Krastev, Todor (2006-02-27). "Bobsleigh Fours Olympic Games 2006 Torino (ITA) – Saturday 25.02 Cesana Pariol". Winter Olympic Games 2006 Results. Retrieved 2007-10-12.
  5. Krastev, Todor (2006-02-20). "Bobsleigh Doubles Olympic Games 2006 Torino (ITA) – Sunday 19.02 Cesana Pariol". Winter Olympics Games 2006 Results. Retrieved 2007-10-12.
  6. Wendell, Bryan (14 February 2014). "Half of Team USA's 'Night Train' bobsled team are Eagle Scouts". Bryan on Scouting.
  7. Wharton, David. "U.S. bobsledding star Steve Holcomb found dead in room at Olympic training center". latimes.com.
  8. "Coroner diagnoses pulmonary congestion in report on bobsled legend Steven Holcomb's untimely death", USA Bobsled & Skeleton, May 7, 2017.

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