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| Date of Birth:
| September 26, 1970 |
|---|---|
| Birthplace: | Edmonton, AB |
| Ht: / Wt: | 6'1" / 224 lbs |
| Events: | Two-man, Four-man |
| Language Spoken: | English |
| Training site: | Canada Olympic Park |
| Pronunciation: | PEE-air LOO-ders |
| Position: | Pilot |
| Previous Competitions: | Lillehammer (1994)Nagano (1998)Salt Lake City (2002)Turin (2006) |
Latest Pierre Lueders'S Video
| Date | Event | Rank | Results | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 20 - 5:00 p | Two-Man, Run 1 of 4 | 7 | 51.94 | |
| Feb 20 - 6:35 p | Two-Man, Run 2 of 4 | 6 | 1:44.06 | |
| Feb 21 - 4:00 p | Two-Man, Run 3 of 4 | 6 | 2:35.93 | |
| Feb 21 - 5:20 p | Two-Man, Run 4 of 4 | 5 | 3:27.87 | |
| Feb 26 - 1:00 p | Four-Man, Run 1 of 4 | 6 | 51.27 | |
| Feb 26 - 2:45 p | Four-Man, Run 2 of 4 | 6 | 1:42.56 | |
| Feb 27 - 1:00 p | Four-Man, Run 3 of 4 | 5 | 2:34.06 | |
| Feb 27 - 2:45 p | Four-Man, Run 4 of 4 | 5 | 3:25.60 |
News
Canada 1's four-man sled piloted by Lyndon Rush of Humboldt, Sask., is in second place and 0.40 seconds off the pace after two of four runs at the Whistler Sliding Centre. Veteran Pierre Lueders and crew are in sixth.
Competitive history »
Lueders' 2008-09 season got off to a rough start. The Canadian veteran had to go through two four-man crashes and a disqualification before finally getting back on track with back-to-back wins in St. Moritz, Switzerland.
Career highlights »
Pierre Lueders is the most decorated bobsleigh pilot in Canadian history. He has Olympic medals (gold and silver), is an eight-time world championship medallist and a six-time overall World Cup two-man champion.
Photo galleries
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Video Highlights
Italy's Giuliano Razzoli takes the gold medal in the men's slalom.
Mathieu Giroux, Lucas Makowsky and Denny Morrison win a tight race with the US.
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