| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Nationality | Canadian |
| Born | August 27, 1993 White Rock, British Columbia |
| Height | 1.81 m (5 ft 11 in) |
| Weight | 103 kg (227 lb) |
| Sport | |
| Country | Canada |
| Sport | Bobsleigh |
| Event | Four-man |
| Turned pro | 2016 |
Ryan Sommer (born August 27, 1993) is a Canadian bobsledder.
He participated at the IBSF World Championships 2019, winning a medal in the four-man event. [1]
In January 2022, Sommer was named to Canada's 2022 Olympic team. [2] [3] [4] Sommer would go onto win the bronze medal in the Four-man event. [5] [6]
On August 25, 2022, Sommer announced his retirement from the sport. [7]
Sommer is married to Canadian hockey player Blayre Turnbull. [8]
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