Matthew Antoine facts for kids
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| Born | April 2, 1985 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Residence | Prairie du Chien, Wisconsin, U.S. | |||||||||||||||||||
| Height | 6 ft 3 in | |||||||||||||||||||
| Weight | 185 lb | |||||||||||||||||||
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| Country |  United States |
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| Sport | Skeleton | |||||||||||||||||||
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Matthew Antoine (born April 2, 1985) is an American athlete who competes in the sport of skeleton. Skeleton is a winter sliding sport where a person rides a small sled head-first down a frozen track. Matthew has been competing in this exciting sport since 2003.
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Early Life and Education
Matthew Antoine was born on April 2, 1985. He grew up to become a talented athlete. In 2009, he graduated from the California University of Pennsylvania. His studies focused on sports management, wellness, and fitness. This education helped him understand the physical demands of his sport.
Career Highlights and Achievements
Matthew Antoine has achieved many great things in his skeleton career. He has competed in major international events. These include the World Championships and the Olympic Games.
World Championship Success
In 2012, Matthew won a gold medal at the FIBT World Championships 2012. This event took place in Lake Placid, New York. He was part of the mixed team event, where male and female athletes compete together. This was a big win for him and his team.
World Cup Performance
Matthew also had strong results in the Skeleton World Cup series. This is a series of races held throughout the winter season. His best World Cup race finish was first place. He achieved this in Lake Placid in December 2013. In the 2013–14 Skeleton World Cup season, he ranked third overall. This showed he was one of the top skeleton racers in the world.
Olympic Medals and Appearances
Matthew Antoine has represented the United States at the Olympic Games.
2014 Sochi Winter Olympics
At the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia, Matthew won a bronze medal. He competed in the men's skeleton event. This was a very important achievement. It was the first time an American man had won a medal in skeleton since Jimmy Shea won gold in 2002.
2018 Pyeongchang Winter Olympics
Matthew was also chosen to represent the U.S. at the 2018 Winter Olympics. These games were held in Pyeongchang, South Korea. He competed alongside fellow American skeleton racer John Daly. In this competition, Matthew finished in 11th place.
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