Jon Montgomery
- January 4, 2024
- Skeleton Racer
Quick Facts
| Full Name | Jon Montgomery |
| Occupation | Skeleton Racer |
| Date Of Birth | May 6, 1979(1979-05-06) |
| Age | 45 |
| Birthplace | Russell, Ontario |
| Country | Canada |
| Birth City | Ontario |
| Horoscope | Taurus |
Jon Montgomery Biography
| Name | Jon Montgomery |
| Birthday | May 6 |
| Birth Year | 1979 |
| Place Of Birth | Russell, Ontario |
| Home Town | Ontario |
| Birth Country | Canada |
| Birth Sign | Taurus |
| Spouse | Darla Deschamps |
Jon Montgomery is one of the most popular and richest Skeleton Racer who was born on May 6, 1979 in Russell, Ontario, Ontario, Canada. Canadian Skeleten racer who took home an Olympic gold medal in the 2010 Winter Olympics. He was later the host of The Amazing Race Canada.
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Montgomery started skeleton racing when he lived in Calgary where he worked as an auctioneer not far from Canada Olympic Park in Calgary. Sometime in 2002 he visited the track with his parents where a skeleton race was being held. He was immediately hooked on the sport and soon started racing competitively. Initially he did not do well in his first two seasons competing on the World Cup tour. However, he won his first World Cup race in Cesana, Italy, in 2008. He won two silver medals at the 2008 FIBT World Championships in Altenberg, Germany, in the men’s skeleton and mixed bobsleigh bobsleigh-skeleton team event. His highest World Cup overall placing came when he finished second overall in the 2007–08 Skeleton World Cup.
Montgomery qualified for the 2010 Winter Olympics in Vancouver based on his results in the 2009-10 Skeleton World Cup. In the Olympic event he trailed Martins Dukurs after the first run but established the fastest times the following two runs, including a track record 52.20 on his third run. In the fourth and final run, on February 19, 2010, Montgomery still trailed Dukurs by 0.18 seconds, but Dukurs’ was 0.25 seconds slower on his final run. Thus Montgomery won the gold medal by 0.07 seconds. He celebrated exuberantly at first but quickly apologised to Dukurs for his celebration. He was quoted as saying after the race, “I had said at the beginning of the race that if I was in that position and I did get gold coming from behind that I was going to remain stoic and respectful because you never want to cheer when somebody else loses. But I have to apologize to Martins. That didn’t happen. I lost my mind when I saw the .07 come up. It was like I had stuck my finger in a light socket.” He accepted his gold medal at the medal ceremony in Whistler on February 20, 2010. Montgomery became the second Canadian in a row to win gold in the men’s event, after Duff Gibson in 2006.
Two of his sisters are older, Joan and Jill, who both played competitive volleyball. He married Darla Deschamps in 2011.
Jon Montgomery Net Worth
| Net Worth | $5 Million |
| Source Of Income | Skeleton Racer |
| House | Living in own house. |
Jon Montgomery is one of the richest Skeleton Racer from Canada. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Jon Montgomery 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)
He was selected for the 2010 Olympics following a successful performance in the 2009-2010 Skeleten World Cup.
He won his very first World Cup race in Cesana, Italy in 2008.
Jonathan Riley “Jon” Montgomery (born May 6, 1979, in Russell, Manitoba) is a Canadian skeleton racer and television host. He won the gold medal in the men’s skeleton event at the 2010 Winter Olympics in Vancouver, British Columbia.
Height, Weight & Body Measurements
| Height | 5 ft 9 in |
| Weight | 74 kg |
Jon Montgomery height 5 ft 9 in Jon weight 74 kg & body measurements will update soon.
Who is Jon Montgomery Dating?
According to our records, Jon Montgomery married to Darla Deschamps. As of December 1, 2023, Jon Montgomery’s is not dating anyone.
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Facts & Trivia
Jon Ranked on the list of most popular Skeleton Racer. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in Canada. Jon Montgomery celebrates birthday on May 6 of every year.
Where is Jon Montgomery now?
When not skeleton racing, Montgomery works as a sales consultant and automobile auctioneer in Calgary.
Who hosted Amazing Race Canada?
Olympic Gold Medalist | Host, The Amazing Race Canada Jon Montgomery captured the hearts of Canadians — and the attention of everyone —during the 2010 Vancouver Winter Olympics.
What does Jon find along his travels in Brewdocking?
Follow Jon as he travels from coast-to-coast in his RV and discovers local craft beer culture.
When was the current Amazing Race Canada filmed?
The Amazing Race Canada 8
Filming dates| April 26 – May 21, 2022
Season chronology
Who gave Jon Montgomery the beer?
Keara Brennan , the fan who handed Montgomery the pitcher of beer: Jon’s gold was a huge turning point for Whistler in those Olympics. Like suddenly the vibe was a lot better in town, from my perspective at least. Forbes: The entire mountain erupted. It was one of the coolest things I’ve ever seen.