Sheridon Baptiste facts for kids

Sheridon Baptiste was born on January 6, 1964. He is a Canadian athlete who was great at many sports! He competed in bobsledding, was a fast sprinter, and played Canadian football.

Sheridon Baptiste's Sports Journey

Sheridon Baptiste showed his talent in different sports. He represented Canada on the world stage. His journey included thrilling races and powerful plays.

Bobsledding at the Olympics

Bobsledding is a winter sport. Teams push and then jump into a special sled. They slide down an icy track at very high speeds. Sheridon Baptiste was a bobsledder for Canada. He competed in two Winter Olympic Games. He was at the 1992 Winter Olympics and the 1994 Winter Olympics. These were big moments for him and his country.

Sprinting Success

Besides bobsledding, Sheridon was also a fantastic sprinter. Sprinting means running very fast over short distances. He won a gold medal for Canada. This happened in the 4 x 100 metres relay race. It was at the 1994 Jeux de la Francophonie. This event celebrates sports and French culture.

Canadian Football Experience

Before his Olympic and sprinting fame, Sheridon played Canadian football. He played for Queen's University. After his time there, he was chosen by the Ottawa Rough Riders. This happened in the 4th round of the 1988 CFL Draft. However, he did not end up playing professionally in the Canadian Football League (CFL).

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