| Sport: | Luge |
|---|---|
| Birth Date: | July 7, 1975 |
| Birth Place: | St. Paul, MN |
| Hometown: | White Bear Lake, MN |
| Residence: | White Bear Lake, MN |
| Ht: / Wt: | 6'1" / 205 lbs |
| Olympics: | 2002; 2006 |
Despite his disappointing finish (17th) in 2002, and just missing the bronze in 2006, American Tony Benshoof is the all-time singles leader in international medals won, 38 total...Plagued by a back injury, he placed 18th at the 2009 Worlds...An accomplished pianist, but prefers playing guitar and frequently brings it with him on the road.
Beneath the first tier of stars, another group of Olympians have both the talent and the persona to become a story in their own right.
Olympians celebrate 100 days until Vancouver's Opening Ceremony in New York City.
