Mark Grimmette
Biographical information
| Roles | Competed in Olympic Games • Other |
|---|---|
| Sex | Male |
| Full name | Mark R.•Grimmette |
| Used name | Mark•Grimmette |
| Born | 23 January 1971 in Ann Arbor, Michigan (USA) |
| Measurements | 185 cm / 90 kg |
| Affiliations | Plattsburgh State Cardinals, Plattsburgh (USA) |
| NOC |  United States |
| Medals | OG |
| Gold | 0 |
| Silver | 1 |
| Bronze | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
Biography
Mark Grimmette has been the front driver for the best American luge doubles team ever, partnering with Brian Martin. Together they have won over 75 international medals, but have had difficulty reaching the top step of the podium in major internationals. In addition to their silver and bronze medals at the Olympics, at the World Championships they have won nine medals – two silvers in mixed team in 2004-2005, and seven bronzes, with six in doubles in 1999-2000, 2004-2005, 2007, and 2009. They did win the season World Cup title in 1998, 1999, and 2003. Grimmette has been front driver for six US doubles titles, and they also won the 2000 Winter Goodwill Games. Grimmette also competed at the 1994 Winter Olympics with his first partner, Jonathan Edwards, just missing a medal in fourth place.
Results
| Games | Discipline (Sport) / Event | NOC / Team | Pos | Medal | As | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 Winter Olympics | Luge | USA |
Mark Grimmette | |||
| Doubles, Open (Olympic) | Jonathan Edwards | 4 | ||||
| 1998 Winter Olympics | Luge | USA |
Mark Grimmette | |||
| Doubles, Open (Olympic) | Brian Martin | 3 | Bronze | |||
| 2002 Winter Olympics | Luge | USA |
Mark Grimmette | |||
| Doubles, Open (Olympic) | Brian Martin | 2 | Silver | |||
| 2006 Winter Olympics | Luge | USA |
Mark Grimmette | |||
| Doubles, Open (Olympic) | Brian Martin | |||||
| 2010 Winter Olympics | Luge | USA |
Mark Grimmette | |||
| Doubles, Open (Olympic) | Brian Martin | 13 |
Other participations
| Games | Role | NOC | As | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 Winter Olympics | Flagbearer at the Opening Ceremony | USA |
Mark Grimmette |
Special Notes
- Listed in Olympians Who Won a Medal at the World Luge Championships (0–2–7 1999 Königsee bronze: doubles; 2000 St. Moritz bronze: doubles; 2001 Calgary bronze: mixed team; 2004 Nagano silver: mixed team, bronze: doubles; 2005 Park City silver: mixed team, bronze: doubles; 2007 Igls bronze: doubles; 2009 Lake Placid bronze: doubles)