Steven Holcomb's medal makes for home decorating challenge

KRASNAYA POLYANA, RUSSIA - JANUARY 17:
Pilot Steven Holcomb, left, and brakeman Steven Langton, celebrate after competing in the men's two-man bobsled at Sanki Sliding Center during the 2014 Sochi Olympics Monday February 17, 2014. USA-1 with Steven Holcomb, of Park City, Utah, and Steve Langton, of Melrose, Mass., won the bronze medal with a time of 3:46.27.
(Photo by Chris Detrick/The Salt Lake Tribune)

KRASNAYA POLYANA, RUSSIA - JANUARY 17:
USA-1, piloted by Steven Holcomb and brakeman Steven Langton, competes in the men's two-man bobsled at Sanki Sliding Center during the 2014 Sochi Olympics Monday February 17, 2014. USA-1 with Steven Holcomb, of Park City, Utah, and Steve Langton, of Melrose, Mass., won the bronze medal with a time of 3:46.27.
(Photo by Chris Detrick/The Salt Lake Tribune)

KRASNAYA POLYANA, RUSSIA - JANUARY 17:
Pilot Steven Holcomb, left, and brakeman Steven Langton, celebrate after competing in the men's two-man bobsled at Sanki Sliding Center during the 2014 Sochi Olympics Monday February 17, 2014. USA-1 with Steven Holcomb, of Park City, Utah, and Steve Langton, of Melrose, Mass., won the bronze medal with a time of 3:46.27.
(Photo by Chris Detrick/The Salt Lake Tribune)

KRASNAYA POLYANA, RUSSIA - JANUARY 17:
Pilot Steven Holcomb, left, and brakeman Steven Langton, celebrate after competing in the men's two-man bobsled at Sanki Sliding Center during the 2014 Sochi Olympics Monday February 17, 2014. USA-1 with Steven Holcomb, of Park City, Utah, and Steve Langton, of Melrose, Mass., won the bronze medal with a time of 3:46.27.
(Photo by Chris Detrick/The Salt Lake Tribune)

KRASNAYA POLYANA, RUSSIA - JANUARY 17:
Pilot Steven Holcomb, left, and brakeman Steven Langton, celebrate at the finish of the men's two-man bobsled at Sanki Sliding Center during the 2014 Sochi Olympics Monday February 17, 2014. USA-1 with Steven Holcomb, of Park City, Utah, and Steve Langton, of Melrose, Mass., won the bronze medal with a time of 3:46.27.
(Photo by Chris Detrick/The Salt Lake Tribune)

KRASNAYA POLYANA, RUSSIA - JANUARY 17:
Pilot Steven Holcomb celebrates after competing in the men's two-man bobsled at Sanki Sliding Center during the 2014 Sochi Olympics Monday February 17, 2014. USA-1 with Steven Holcomb, of Park City, Utah, and Steve Langton, of Melrose, Mass., won the bronze medal with a time of 3:46.27.
(Photo by Chris Detrick/The Salt Lake Tribune)

KRASNAYA POLYANA, RUSSIA - JANUARY 17:
Pilot Steven Holcomb, left, and brakeman Steven Langton, celebrate after competing in the men's two-man bobsled at Sanki Sliding Center during the 2014 Sochi Olympics Monday February 17, 2014. USA-1 with Steven Holcomb, of Park City, Utah, and Steve Langton, of Melrose, Mass., won the bronze medal with a time of 3:46.27.
(Photo by Chris Detrick/The Salt Lake Tribune)

KRASNAYA POLYANA, RUSSIA - JANUARY 17:
Pilot Steven Holcomb, left, and brakeman Steven Langton, celebrate after competing in the men's two-man bobsled at Sanki Sliding Center during the 2014 Sochi Olympics Monday February 17, 2014. USA-1 with Steven Holcomb, of Park City, Utah, and Steve Langton, of Melrose, Mass., won the bronze medal with a time of 3:46.27.
(Photo by Chris Detrick/The Salt Lake Tribune)

KRASNAYA POLYANA, RUSSIA - JANUARY 17:
Pilot Steven Holcomb, left, and brakeman Steven Langton, celebrate after competing in the men's two-man bobsled at Sanki Sliding Center during the 2014 Sochi Olympics Monday February 17, 2014. USA-1 with Steven Holcomb, of Park City, Utah, and Steve Langton, of Melrose, Mass., won the bronze medal with a time of 3:46.27.
(Photo by Chris Detrick/The Salt Lake Tribune)

KRASNAYA POLYANA, RUSSIA - JANUARY 17:
Pilot Steven Holcomb, left, and brakeman Steven Langton, celebrate after competing in the men's two-man bobsled at Sanki Sliding Center during the 2014 Sochi Olympics Monday February 17, 2014. USA-1 with Steven Holcomb, of Park City, Utah, and Steve Langton, of Melrose, Mass., won the bronze medal with a time of 3:46.27.
(Photo by Chris Detrick/The Salt Lake Tribune)

KRASNAYA POLYANA, RUSSIA - JANUARY 17:
USA bobsled Head Coach Brian Shimer, left, congratulates pilot Steven Holcomb, as Christopher Fogt goes to celebrate with brakeman Steven Langton, not pictured, after competing in the men's two-man bobsled at Sanki Sliding Center during the 2014 Sochi Olympics Monday February 17, 2014. USA-1 with Steven Holcomb, of Park City, Utah, and Steve Langton, of Melrose, Mass., won the bronze medal with a time of 3:46.27.
(Photo by Chris Detrick/The Salt Lake Tribune)

KRASNAYA POLYANA, RUSSIA - JANUARY 17:
USA bobsled Head Coach Brian Shimer, left, congratulates pilot Steven Holcomb, as Christopher Fogt goes to celebrate with brakeman Steven Langton, not pictured, after competing in the men's two-man bobsled at Sanki Sliding Center during the 2014 Sochi Olympics Monday February 17, 2014. USA-1 with Steven Holcomb, of Park City, Utah, and Steve Langton, of Melrose, Mass., won the bronze medal with a time of 3:46.27.
(Photo by Chris Detrick/The Salt Lake Tribune)

KRASNAYA POLYANA, RUSSIA - JANUARY 17:
Pilot Steven Holcomb, left, and brakeman Steven Langton, celebrate after competing in the men's two-man bobsled at Sanki Sliding Center during the 2014 Sochi Olympics Monday February 17, 2014. USA-1 with Steven Holcomb, of Park City, Utah, and Steve Langton, of Melrose, Mass., won the bronze medal with a time of 3:46.27.
(Photo by Chris Detrick/The Salt Lake Tribune)

KRASNAYA POLYANA, RUSSIA - JANUARY 17:
Pilot Steven Holcomb, left, and brakeman Steven Langton, celebrate at the finish of the men's two-man bobsled at Sanki Sliding Center during the 2014 Sochi Olympics Monday February 17, 2014. USA-1 with Steven Holcomb, of Park City, Utah, and Steve Langton, of Melrose, Mass., won the bronze medal with a time of 3:46.27.
(Photo by Chris Detrick/The Salt Lake Tribune)

KRASNAYA POLYANA, RUSSIA - JANUARY 17:
USA-1, piloted by Steven Holcomb and brakeman Steven Langton, competes in the men's two-man bobsled at Sanki Sliding Center during the 2014 Sochi Olympics Monday February 17, 2014. USA-1 with Steven Holcomb, of Park City, Utah, and Steve Langton, of Melrose, Mass., won the bronze medal with a time of 3:46.27.
(Photo by Chris Detrick/The Salt Lake Tribune)

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KRASNAYA POLYANA, RUSSIA - JANUARY 17: Pilot Steven Holcomb, left, and brakeman Steven Langton, celebrate after competing in the men's two-man bobsled at Sanki Sliding Center during the 2014 Sochi Olympics Monday February 17, 2014. USA-1 with Steven Holcomb, of Park City, Utah, and Steve Langton, of Melrose, Mass., won the bronze medal with a time of 3:46.27. (Photo by Chris Detrick/The Salt Lake Tribune) KRASNAYA POLYANA, RUSSIA - JANUARY 17: USA-1, piloted by Steven Holcomb and brakeman Steven Langton, competes in the men's two-man bobsled at Sanki Sliding Center during the 2014 Sochi Olympics Monday February 17, 2014. USA-1 with Steven Holcomb, of Park City, Utah, and Steve Langton, of Melrose, Mass., won the bronze medal with a time of 3:46.27. (Photo by Chris Detrick/The Salt Lake Tribune) KRASNAYA POLYANA, RUSSIA - JANUARY 17: Pilot Steven Holcomb, left, and brakeman Steven Langton, celebrate after competing in the men's two-man bobsled at Sanki Sliding Center during the 2014 Sochi Olympics Monday February 17, 2014. USA-1 with Steven Holcomb, of Park City, Utah, and Steve Langton, of Melrose, Mass., won the bronze medal with a time of 3:46.27. (Photo by Chris Detrick/The Salt Lake Tribune) KRASNAYA POLYANA, RUSSIA - JANUARY 17: Pilot Steven Holcomb, left, and brakeman Steven Langton, celebrate after competing in the men's two-man bobsled at Sanki Sliding Center during the 2014 Sochi Olympics Monday February 17, 2014. USA-1 with Steven Holcomb, of Park City, Utah, and Steve Langton, of Melrose, Mass., won the bronze medal with a time of 3:46.27. (Photo by Chris Detrick/The Salt Lake Tribune) KRASNAYA POLYANA, RUSSIA - JANUARY 17: Pilot Steven Holcomb, left, and brakeman Steven Langton, celebrate at the finish of the men's two-man bobsled at Sanki Sliding Center during the 2014 Sochi Olympics Monday February 17, 2014. USA-1 with Steven Holcomb, of Park City, Utah, and Steve Langton, of Melrose, Mass., won the bronze medal with a time of 3:46.27. (Photo by Chris Detrick/The Salt Lake Tribune) KRASNAYA POLYANA, RUSSIA - JANUARY 17: Pilot Steven Holcomb celebrates after competing in the men's two-man bobsled at Sanki Sliding Center during the 2014 Sochi Olympics Monday February 17, 2014. USA-1 with Steven Holcomb, of Park City, Utah, and Steve Langton, of Melrose, Mass., won the bronze medal with a time of 3:46.27. (Photo by Chris Detrick/The Salt Lake Tribune) KRASNAYA POLYANA, RUSSIA - JANUARY 17: Pilot Steven Holcomb, left, and brakeman Steven Langton, celebrate after competing in the men's two-man bobsled at Sanki Sliding Center during the 2014 Sochi Olympics Monday February 17, 2014. USA-1 with Steven Holcomb, of Park City, Utah, and Steve Langton, of Melrose, Mass., won the bronze medal with a time of 3:46.27. (Photo by Chris Detrick/The Salt Lake Tribune) KRASNAYA POLYANA, RUSSIA - JANUARY 17: Pilot Steven Holcomb, left, and brakeman Steven Langton, celebrate after competing in the men's two-man bobsled at Sanki Sliding Center during the 2014 Sochi Olympics Monday February 17, 2014. USA-1 with Steven Holcomb, of Park City, Utah, and Steve Langton, of Melrose, Mass., won the bronze medal with a time of 3:46.27. (Photo by Chris Detrick/The Salt Lake Tribune) KRASNAYA POLYANA, RUSSIA - JANUARY 17: Pilot Steven Holcomb, left, and brakeman Steven Langton, celebrate after competing in the men's two-man bobsled at Sanki Sliding Center during the 2014 Sochi Olympics Monday February 17, 2014. USA-1 with Steven Holcomb, of Park City, Utah, and Steve Langton, of Melrose, Mass., won the bronze medal with a time of 3:46.27. (Photo by Chris Detrick/The Salt Lake Tribune) KRASNAYA POLYANA, RUSSIA - JANUARY 17: Pilot Steven Holcomb, left, and brakeman Steven Langton, celebrate after competing in the men's two-man bobsled at Sanki Sliding Center during the 2014 Sochi Olympics Monday February 17, 2014. USA-1 with Steven Holcomb, of Park City, Utah, and Steve Langton, of Melrose, Mass., won the bronze medal with a time of 3:46.27. (Photo by Chris Detrick/The Salt Lake Tribune) KRASNAYA POLYANA, RUSSIA - JANUARY 17: USA bobsled Head Coach Brian Shimer, left, congratulates pilot Steven Holcomb, as Christopher Fogt goes to celebrate with brakeman Steven Langton, not pictured, after competing in the men's two-man bobsled at Sanki Sliding Center during the 2014 Sochi Olympics Monday February 17, 2014. USA-1 with Steven Holcomb, of Park City, Utah, and Steve Langton, of Melrose, Mass., won the bronze medal with a time of 3:46.27. (Photo by Chris Detrick/The Salt Lake Tribune) KRASNAYA POLYANA, RUSSIA - JANUARY 17: USA bobsled Head Coach Brian Shimer, left, congratulates pilot Steven Holcomb, as Christopher Fogt goes to celebrate with brakeman Steven Langton, not pictured, after competing in the men's two-man bobsled at Sanki Sliding Center during the 2014 Sochi Olympics Monday February 17, 2014. USA-1 with Steven Holcomb, of Park City, Utah, and Steve Langton, of Melrose, Mass., won the bronze medal with a time of 3:46.27. (Photo by Chris Detrick/The Salt Lake Tribune) KRASNAYA POLYANA, RUSSIA - JANUARY 17: Pilot Steven Holcomb, left, and brakeman Steven Langton, celebrate after competing in the men's two-man bobsled at Sanki Sliding Center during the 2014 Sochi Olympics Monday February 17, 2014. USA-1 with Steven Holcomb, of Park City, Utah, and Steve Langton, of Melrose, Mass., won the bronze medal with a time of 3:46.27. (Photo by Chris Detrick/The Salt Lake Tribune) KRASNAYA POLYANA, RUSSIA - JANUARY 17: Pilot Steven Holcomb, left, and brakeman Steven Langton, celebrate at the finish of the men's two-man bobsled at Sanki Sliding Center during the 2014 Sochi Olympics Monday February 17, 2014. USA-1 with Steven Holcomb, of Park City, Utah, and Steve Langton, of Melrose, Mass., won the bronze medal with a time of 3:46.27. (Photo by Chris Detrick/The Salt Lake Tribune) KRASNAYA POLYANA, RUSSIA - JANUARY 17: USA-1, piloted by Steven Holcomb and brakeman Steven Langton, competes in the men's two-man bobsled at Sanki Sliding Center during the 2014 Sochi Olympics Monday February 17, 2014. USA-1 with Steven Holcomb, of Park City, Utah, and Steve Langton, of Melrose, Mass., won the bronze medal with a time of 3:46.27. (Photo by Chris Detrick/The Salt Lake Tribune)

Olympics Blog by Tribune Reporters

· February 20, 2014 9:07 am

This is an archived article that was published on sltrib.com in 2014, and information in the article may be outdated. It is provided only for personal research purposes and may not be reprinted.

Sochi, Russia • Things might be a little more challenging around Steven Holcomb's house now that he has two Olympic medals.

Until the Park City bobsled driver won bronze in the two-man race at the Sochi Olympics, he had just his historic four-man gold from the 2010 Vancouver Games — whose display he liked to move around in his home so he never grew accustomed to seeing it in one place.

"If you put it in one spot, you kind of forget it's there," he said recently. "You get used to seeing it there. ... It's fun to walk in, and you're like, 'Oh, there it is.' It's fun. It's something that's been a long, long, hard, brutal process to go through to get there. It's not something I want to forget."

Holcomb has a chance to make home decorating even more complicated when he competes in the four-man race here Saturday and Sunday. He's among the favorites to win.

— Michael C. Lewis