Justin Snith

Justin Snith, born on December eighth, nineteen ninety-one, is a distinguished Canadian luger who has made significant strides in the sport since his debut in two thousand eight. With a career marked by impressive achievements, Snith has secured three podium finishes in World Cup doubles events, showcasing his talent and dedication to the sport.

His Olympic journey began when he qualified for the two thousand ten Winter Olympics alongside teammate Tristan Walker, where they finished in a commendable fifteenth place. Snith's Olympic career continued to flourish as he qualified for the two thousand fourteen Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia. Competing in both the doubles race and the newly introduced team relay, he and Walker narrowly missed the podium in the doubles event, finishing just five-hundredths of a second away from a medal, marking the best-ever Olympic result for a Canadian sled in this category.

In addition to their remarkable performance in the doubles event, Snith, along with teammates Alex Gough and Samuel Edney, achieved a fourth-place finish in the mixed team relay. Their hard work and perseverance paid off when they won a silver medal at the two thousand thirteen World Championships, following a bronze medal in two thousand twelve.

Continuing to build on his success, Snith, Gough, Edney, and Walker once again showcased their skills at the two thousand eighteen Winter Olympics, where they secured a silver medal in the mixed team relay at the Alpensia Sliding Centre in Pyeongchang, South Korea. This achievement further solidified Snith's reputation as a leading figure in the world of luge.