EVENT - SKELETON

HEIGHT 5' 8" WEIGHT 160 lbs

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Blackwell began skeleton in 2002, after learning it was added to the Olympic program. His previous athletic experience, includes running track in high school. Blackwell's favorite hobbies, include kite surfing and CrossFit. His favorite food is macaroni and cheese, while his favorite location is the Greek Isles.

FUN FACTS

- He is an actor, musician, writer and a philanthropist.

CAREER HIGHLIGHTS

2016-2017 North American Cup - 8th in Calgary #1 (11/16); 7th in Calgary #1 (11/16); 13th in Whistler #1 (11/16); 9th in Whistler #2 (11/16); 10th in Park City #1 (1/17); 6th in Park City #2 (1/17); 15th in Lake Placid #1 (1/17); 12th in Lake Placid #2 (1/17)
2015-2016 North American Cup - 15th in Calgary #1 (11/15); 11th in Calgary #2 (11/15); 7th in Whistler #1 (11/15); 8th in Whistler #2 (11/15); 10th in Park City #1 (3/16); 8th in Park City #2 (3/16)
2014-2015 World Cup - 21st in La Plagne (1/15); 28th in Igls (2/15)
2014-2015 Intercontinental Cup - 13th in Calgary #2 (1/15); 14th in Calgary #1 (1/15); 6th in Whistler #2 (1/15); 8th in Whistler #1 (1/15); 15th inWinterberg (12/14); 20th in Koenigssee #2 (11/14); 23rd in Koenigssee #1 (11/14); 14th in Lillehammer (11/14)
2013 National Championships - 11th in Lake Placid (3/13)
2012-2013 European Cup - 17th in Koenigssee #1 (11/12), 10th in Koenigssee #2 (11/12), 9th in La Plagne #1 (12/12), 9th in La Plagne #2 (12/12), 25th in Igls #1 (1/13), 18th in Igls #2 (1/13), 23rd in Altenberg #1 (1/13), 9th in Altenberg #2 (1/13)
2011-2012 European Cup - 12th in Altenberg #1 (12/11), 11th in Altenberg #2 (12/11)
2010-2011 America's Cup - 16th in Park City #1 (11/10), 19th in Park City #2 (11/10), 13th in Calgary (11/10)

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