Curtis Tomasevicz facts for kids
Tomasevicz at 2010 Winter Olympics
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Curtis "Curt" Tomasevicz, born on September 17, 1980, is an American bobsledder. He started competing in bobsledding in 2004. Before that, he was a college football player. Curt has won many medals in his bobsledding career, including gold medals at the Olympic Games.
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Curt Tomasevicz: A Bobsledding Champion
Curt Tomasevicz is a well-known American athlete. He is famous for his achievements in bobsledding. Bobsledding is a winter sport where teams of two or four people race down a narrow, winding, iced track in a special sled. It takes a lot of strength, speed, and teamwork.
Early Career and World Championships
Curt began his bobsledding journey in 2004. He quickly showed his talent. He competed in the FIBT World Championships, which are major international competitions. He won six medals at these championships.
- In 2009 and 2012, he won two gold medals in the four-man event.
- He also earned a silver medal in the mixed team event in 2007.
- Curt won three bronze medals: one in the two-man event in 2009, and two in the mixed team event in 2008 and 2009.
Olympic Journey
Curt Tomasevicz has represented the United States in several Winter Olympics.
2006 Winter Olympics
His first Olympic appearance was at the 2006 Winter Olympics in Turin, Italy. There, he finished sixth in the four-man bobsled event.
Working with Steven Holcomb
Curt often worked with driver Steven Holcomb. He was an alternate for Holcomb's team during the 2006–07 World Cup season. He later won a gold medal with Holcomb's team in Cesana, Italy, during the 2007–08 season.
2010 Winter Olympics Gold
On January 15, 2010, it was announced that Curt would be on the U.S. team for the 2010 Winter Olympics in Vancouver. This was a big moment for him. At these Games, he achieved his dream. He won a gold medal in the four-man bobsled event. This was a huge victory for the American team.
2014 Winter Olympics Silver
Curt continued his Olympic success at the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi. He won a silver medal in the four-man bobsled event. This showed his consistent performance at the highest level of the sport.
Life Beyond Bobsledding
Curt Tomasevicz is not just an athlete. He is also a highly educated person.
Education and Career
Curt studied at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. He earned both his bachelor's and Master of Science degrees in electrical engineering. He also studied astronomy. In December 2017, he earned a PhD in biological systems engineering.
Football Background
Before bobsledding, Curt was a talented football player. He played fullback and middle linebacker for the Nebraska Cornhuskers football team from 2000 to 2003. He was recognized for his academic achievements in football, being named an Academic All-Big 12 player in 2002.
Current Role
Today, Curt Tomasevicz serves as an Assistant Professor. He teaches biological systems engineering at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. He also visits schools around Nebraska to share his experiences and inspire young people. Curt comes from Shelby, Nebraska.
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