Brad Martin (snowboarder)

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]

Brad Martin
Personal information
Nationality Canada
Born (1986-08-12) August 12, 1986
Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
Sport
SportSnowboarding
Event(s)Half-pipe
ClubCraigleith Ski Club
Medal record
Men's snowboarding
Representing  Canada
World Championships
2007 Arosa Men's halfpipe

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]

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References
  1. "Brad Martin". CTV Olympics. Retrieved 2010-01-25.
  2. "Canada's Martin soars to halfpipe bronze". CBC Sports. 2007-01-20. Retrieved 2010-01-25.
  3. "Brad Martin results". International Ski Federation. Archived from the original on 2011-06-04. Retrieved 2010-01-25.
  4. "Canada's Olympic snowboard team set". CTV Olympics. 2010-01-25. Retrieved 2010-01-25.


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