Jeffrey Read

Jeffrey Read (born 1 October 1997) is a Canadian World Cup alpine ski racer. He specializes in the speed events of downhill and super-G, and made his World Cup debut in January 2018.

Jeffrey Read
Personal information
Born (1997-10-01) 1 October 1997
Calgary, Alberta, Canada
OccupationAlpine skier
Skiing career
DisciplinesDownhill, Super-G, Combined
ClubBanff Alpine Racers
World Cup debut12 January 2018 (age 20)
Olympics
Teams0
World Championships
Teams3 – (2019, 2021, 2023)
Medals1 (0 gold)
World Cup
Seasons6 – (20182023)
Wins0
Podiums1 − (1 SG)
Overall titles0 − (50th in 2023)
Discipline titles0 − (17th in SG, 2023)
Medal record
Men's alpine skiing
Representing  Canada
World Championships
2023 MéribelTeam event
Junior World Championships
2017 ÅreTeam event

Read is the son of the alpine ski racer Ken Read (b.1955), one of the "Crazy Canucks" and winner of five World Cup downhill races. His older brother Erik (b.1991) is also a World Cup alpine racer, specializing in the technical events.

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