Brad Martin (snowboarder)
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| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Full name | Brad Martin |
| Nationality |
 Canada |
| Born |
August 12, 1986 Hamilton, Ontario |
| Sport | |
| Sport | Snowboarding |
| Event(s) | Half-pipe |
| Club | Craigleith Ski Club |
| Olympic medal record | ||
|---|---|---|
| Men's Snowboarding | ||
| FIS Snowboarding World Championships | ||
.svg.png){kind=icon} | 2007 Arosa | Men's halfpipe |
Brad Martin (born August 12, 1986) is a Canadian snowboarder who specializes in the halfpipe. Martin was born and resides in Hamilton, Ontario, currently in the west Hamilton area of Ancaster.[1]
Career
In 2006, he finished 16th in the halfpipe event at the Olympics. He won a bronze medal at the 2007 FIS Snowboarding World Championships.[2] On February 29, 2008, he won his first world cup event. He has been the Canadian champion in the halfpipe for three straight years, winning in 2007, 2008 and 2009.[3]
On January 25, 2010, he was one of 18 athletes announced to the Olympic snowboard team. He will compete in the halfpipe.[4]
References
- ↑ "Brad Martin". CTV Olympics. Retrieved 2010-01-25.
- ↑ "Canada's Martin soars to halfpipe bronze". CBC Sports. 2007-01-20. Retrieved 2010-01-25.
- ↑ "Brad Martin results". International Ski Federation. Retrieved 2010-01-25.
- ↑ "Canada's Olympic snowboard team set". CTV Olympics. 2010-01-25. Retrieved 2010-01-25.
External links
- Profile at FIS.com
- National Team Profile
- CTV Olympic Profile
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