Steven Holcomb
1980 – 2017

Steven Holcomb

American bobsledder (1980–2017)

bobsledderskier
Born
1980-04-14, Park City
Died
2017-05-06
Birthplace state
Utah

Biography

Steven Holcomb was born on April 14, 1980, in Park City, Utah. He competed as a bobsledder from 1998 until his death on May 6, 2017. At the 2010 Winter Olympics in Vancouver, he won the four-man bobsled event for the United States, which was the country's first gold medal in that event since 1948. At the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi, he finished second in both the four-man and two-man bobsled events.

Occupation

Steven Holcomb is recorded as a bobsledder and a skier, born in Utah (1980–2017).

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Frequently asked about Steven Holcomb

Who was Steven Holcomb?
Steven Holcomb was American bobsledder (1980–2017), born in Utah (1980 – 2017).
When and where was Steven Holcomb born?
Steven Holcomb was born on 1980-04-14 in Park City.
When did Steven Holcomb die?
Steven died on 2017-05-06.
What was Steven Holcomb known for?
Steven Holcomb is recorded as a bobsledder and a skier.
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