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Steven Langton

b. 1983

American bobsledder

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About Steven Langton

Born 1983. Steven Langton is an American bobsledder and athletics competitor.

Steven Daniel Langton (born April 15, 1983) He was inspired to try bobsled after watching the 2006 Winter Olympics.

Olympic career

At the 2010 Olympic Games, Langton competed in both the two-man and four-man events with pilot, John Napier. Langton finished tenth in the two-man event. Due to injuries that were sustained during USA 2's crash in the second run of the four-man event, Langton and his team did compete on the second day.

At the 2014 Olympic Games, Langton competed in both the two-man and four-man events with pilot Steven Holcomb. He won a bronze medal (later upgraded to silver) in the two-man event at the Sochi Winter Olympic Games, marking the first time in 62 years an American sled had won an Olympic medal in the two-man event. Following this accomplishment, Langton teamed with Steven Holcomb, Curt Tomasevicz and Christopher Fogt to win a bronze medal (later also upgraded to silver) in the four-man event. With this medal, they became the first American team in 62 years to win an Olympic medal in both the two- and four-man events at the same Olympics.

World Championships and World Cups

Outside of the Olympic Games, Langton has also won four world championships medals: bronze in the four-man in 2011 and 2013, and gold in both events in 2012. The 2012 victory marked the first time an American sled won gold in the two-man event at a world championships, and the first time the American team won both events at a single world championships.

He has also won 21 World Cup medals during his career: 11 gold, 7 silver and 3 bronze. During the 2010–11 season Langton also won the Inaugural World Push Championships held in Cesana Pariol, Italy.

Family

Steven Langton's brother, Christopher Langton, was an All-Ivy lacrosse player at Cornell University. Chris served as Team USA's Alternate for the Sochi Winter Olympic Games. Another brother, Sean Langton, currently works as a dentist.

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Education
Northeastern University, St. John's Preparatory School
Also known as
Steven Daniel Langton, Steve Langton

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Steven Langton?

American bobsledder

When was Steven Langton born?

Steven Langton was born on 15 April 1983 in Melrose.

What is Steven Langton's occupation?

Steven Langton is a bobsledder and athletics competitor.

What nationality is Steven Langton?

Steven Langton is American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Steven Langton

· Wikidata: Q2333629

· DBpedia: Steven Langton

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