Vic Emery

Victor Emery (born June 28, 1933) is a Canadian athlete and businessman who made history in the world of bobsleigh. Born in Montreal, Quebec, Emery grew up to become a gold medallist in the four-man bobsleigh event at the 1964 Olympic Winter Games and also won gold at the 1965 World Championships. His journey to these victories began with a chance ride on a bobsleigh during an attempt to ski to the 1956 Winter Olympics.

Emery's passion for bobsleigh started when he was given a lift by the British Bobsleigh Team. With guidance from the famous Eugenio Monti, Emery and his teammates aimed to make Canada proud at the Winter Olympics. Their big break came in 1964 when, against all odds, they won the gold medal. Their success was due to strong teamwork and quick fixes during the race.

After retiring from bobsleigh in 1967, Emery turned his focus to other projects, including helping to revive the Lake Louise Ski area. Today, he lives in Europe. Emery and his teammates are honoured in Canada’s Sports Hall of Fame and Canada’s Olympic Hall of Fame for their amazing achievements.