Christopher Hedquist
- January 9, 2024
- Skeleton Racer
Quick Facts
| Full Name | Christopher Hedquist |
| Occupation | Skeleton Racer |
| Date Of Birth | Jun 4, 1980(1980-06-04) |
| Age | 44 |
| Birthplace | Salt Lake City |
| Country | United States |
| Birth City | Utah |
| Horoscope | Gemini |
Christopher Hedquist Biography
| Name | Christopher Hedquist |
| Birthday | Jun 4 |
| Birth Year | 1980 |
| Place Of Birth | Salt Lake City |
| Home Town | Utah |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birth Sign | Gemini |
Christopher Hedquist is one of the most popular and richest Skeleton Racer who was born on June 4, 1980 in Salt Lake City, Utah, United States. Christopher Hedquist (born June 4 in 1980, Salt Lake City, Utah) is an American Skeleton racer. In 2004, he was the winner of his overall European Cup, becoming the first American ever to ever win the trophy. He was awarded silver in the 2005 World University Games in Innsbruck, Austria, the first event to be held for skeleton in the Games. He played as an alternate in during the 2005 Winter Olympics in Torino, Italy and then retired after his
- World Cup season.
He kicked off in the 2006 Olympic season by winning five gold medals in a row in the European and America’s Cup races. Hedquist barely missed qualifying to compete in his participation in the 2006 Olympic Games in Turin as he did not participate in his final World Cup Olympic qualifier in Germany He was also named an alternate for the team for 2006. The Olympic selection made by the U.S. skeleton federation came in the wake of a number of controversy, including the suspension for doping by Teammate Zach Lund, and firing of the head coach following accusations of harassment by sexual nature. In the course of the competition, Hedquist took on the head coaching post to his fellow Irish participant David Connolly and South African Tyler Botha, who raced to the 20th and 21st places respectively.
Since 2006, he’s been working regularly with his country U.S. on the World Cup tour. The 2006/2007 season ended seventh overall with World Cup points. He took part at his very initial FIBT World Championships in 2007 in St. Moritz, Switzerland which he won the 20th place.
Christopher Hedquist Net Worth
| Net Worth | $5 Million |
| Source Of Income | Skeleton Racer |
| House | Living in own house. |
Christopher Hedquist is one of the richest Skeleton Racer from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Christopher Hedquist 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)
Chris first began skating on ice in his sport of luge when he was 12 but he resigned to pursue his freestyle ski pursuits. He switched completely to the skeleton (sport) at the age of 12 after its introduction to the Olympic program. In his debut season, he was awarded an Olympic bronze medal in the U.S. National Championships, and was also the top U.S. finisher at the Junior World Championships 2003 in Konigssee. He finished fourth.
Highlights of the career comprise: Gold – 2005 World University Games in Innsbruck 2004, overall 2004 European Cup Champion, Bronze the 2003 and 2004 U.S. National Championships, 4th – 2003 Junior World Championships, ranked 7th overall in 2006-2007 World Cup
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Christopher Ranked on the list of most popular Skeleton Racer. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Christopher Hedquist celebrates birthday on June 4 of every year.