Ken Read
Kenneth John Read CM (born November 6, 1955) is a former World Cup alpine ski racer from Canada. He was a specialist in the downhill and a two-time Olympian. He won five World Cup races during his ten-year international career, all in downhill.
Read in 2006 at Canada's Walk of Fame ceremony | |
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | November 6, 1955 |
| Occupation | Alpine skier |
| Skiing career | |
| Disciplines | Downhill, Combined |
| Club | Lake Louise Ski Club |
| World Cup debut | December 6, 1974 (age 19) |
| Retired | March 1983 (age 27) |
| Olympics | |
| Teams | 2 – (1976, 1980) |
| Medals | 0 |
| World Championships | |
| Teams | 4 – (1976, '78, '80, '82) includes two Olympics |
| Medals | 0 |
| World Cup | |
| Seasons | 10 – (1974–1983) |
| Wins | 5 – (5 DH) |
| Podiums | 14 – (14 DH) |
| Overall titles | 0 – (11th in 1978, 1980) |
| Discipline titles | 0 – (2nd in DH, 1980) |
Read grew up in Vancouver, Kingston, and Calgary, and currently resides in Calgary and Canmore. He is the father of World Cup alpine racers Erik and Jeffrey Read.
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