Sky Carron

Biographical information

RolesCompeted in Olympic Games
SexMale
Full nameSchuyler Anthony "Sky"•Carron
Used nameSky•Carron
Born24 August 1921 in Lyon Mountain, New York (USA)
Died15 June 1964 (aged 42 years 9 months 22 days) in Plattsburgh, New York (USA)
AffiliationsLake Placid BC, Lake Placid (USA)
NOC United States
Medals OG
Gold 0
Silver 0
Bronze 1
Total 1

Biography

Other than the bronze medal in 1948, Sky Carron’s biggest achievement in sledding came in 1947 when he and his Olympic partner, Fred Fortune, won the North American 2-man title. Carron was a veteran of World War II. He was a retired car salesman and worked for both Keeseville Sales & Service and the Walter F. Kenney Auto Agency.

Results

Games Discipline (Sport) / Event NOC / Team Pos Medal As
1948 Winter Olympics Bobsleigh (Bobsleigh) USA Sky Carron
Two, Men (Olympic) Fred Fortune, Jr. 3 Bronze