Jon Montgomery

Birth Name:

Jonathan Riley Montgomery

Birth Place:

Russell, Manitoba, Canada

Profession

Actor, Producer

He not only won the gold medal in skeleton at the 2010 Vancouver Olympics, but also set a new record at the track in Whistler in his third run
Supports the charity Ducks Unlimited Canada, which focuses on wetland conservation, and helped launch the 2013 program Year of the Conservation Champion
Won a bronze medal in his first ever World Cup appearance in Calgary in November 2006
Became interested in skeleton racing after attending a race at the Canada Olympic Park with his parents in 2002, after which he began training at a Discover Skeleton school
Quote: "If I could pick between being known as an Olympic gold medalist or the beer guy, I would pick the beer guy․"
Quote: "Win, lose or draw, I'll have no regrets․ I can walk away a happy man [after Sochi]․․․I want to be able to try to defend an Olympic gold medal, but it's not about winning another one․․․It's just about doing what you're capable of․"
Best known as an Olympic skeleton racer and host of the reality TV series "The Amazing Race Canada․"
Often serves as a speaker at conferences and events, with topics like "Dreaming Big: Living Bigger," "Innovation and Realism," and "Jon's Olympic Journey․"
Famously walked through Whistler Village carrying a pitcher of beer after winning a gold medal at the 2010 Vancouver Olympics, leading to invitations to appear on "The Oprah Winfrey Show" and to present at the Juno Awards
Spent the 2011-2012 season doing extra training and developing a new sled

2020Canadian Screen Award - Best Host or Presenter, Factual or Reality/Competition:Winner
2024Canadian Screen Award - Best Reality/Competition Program or Series:Nominated
2026Canadian Screen Award - Best Reality/Competition Program or Series:Nominated

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