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Canada’s athletes in Sochi: Meet bobsleigh brakeman Lascelles Brown

Lascelles Brown of Canada 1 celebrates after winning the bronze medal during the men's four man bobsleigh on day 16 of the 2010 Vancouver Winter Olympics at the Whistler Sliding Centre on February 27, 2010 in Whistler, Canada.
Lascelles Brown of Canada 1 celebrates after winning the bronze medal during the men's four man bobsleigh on day 16 of the 2010 Vancouver Winter Olympics at the Whistler Sliding Centre on February 27, 2010 in Whistler, Canada. Clive Mason/Getty Images

Sport: Bobsleigh

Age: 39

Hometown: Calgary, Alta.

Accomplishments:

  • 2006 Olympic two-man silver medalist.
  • 2010 Olympic four-man bronze medalist.

Interesting Fact: Considered Canada’s best brakeman, Lascelles Brown has also competed for his native Jamaica as well as Monaco in international bobsleigh.

Chances: A valuable member of Lyndon Rush’s four-man team, Brown hopes to anchor them to another podium appearance.

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