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Tristan Gale
- 2002 Olympics gold medalist
- Qualified for the 2002 U.S. Olympic Team, finishing first at the Trials
- Helped Team U.S. finish second in the team standings of the 2001-2002 World Cup series in her rookie year; finished 10th in the women's standings
- Won silver medal in 2000 North American Championships in Park City
- Won a bronze medal at the 2002-2003 World Championships
- Gale dyed her hair with streaks of red, white and blue for the 2002 Olympic Trials.
- Only person to do a 720º at the start … that's right, two unintentional circles at the top of the mountain run.
- Won the 2000-2001 season title for women's skeleton America's Cup racing
- Placed fourth in U.S. Sliding Sport Championships in Park City (Jan. 2000).
- Gale received a new Chevrolet Venture as part of a unique vehicle donation program that helps aspiring athletes achieve their Olympic dreams.
- Gale, who has to transport an 80-pound sled to practice everyday, was one of 40 hopefuls across the country that received vehicles from Chevrolet.
At the 2002 Olympic Trials, the Salt Lake City-native had more than 150 fans cheering her on at the bottom of the track. She created quite the buzz with her red, white and blue dyed hair. But Gale was completely focused on the message written with small black letters inked on her chest that read "Think Quick." She followed through with a victory.
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"Last year I saw it coming. But I still don't feel like an Olympian," Gale said. "That word is too big."
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Height: 5'2
Born: 10/8/1980
Hometown: Salt Lake City, Utah
Sport: Skeleton
Event: Skeleton
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