| Roles | Competed in Olympic Games |
|---|---|
| Sex | Male |
| Full name | Gordon John Pulham•Porteous |
| Used name | Gordon•Porteous |
| Born | 16 November 1935 in Glasgow, Scotland (GBR) |
| Died | 1994 in Inverness, Scotland (GBR) |
| Measurements | 175 cm / 79 kg |
| NOC |  Great Britain |
Despite tobogganing being one of the oldest winter sports, it is perhaps surprising that it did not make its Winter Olympics début until 1964 when Gordon Porteous and Keith Schellenberg had the honour of being the first British competitors in the new discipline of luge. Sadly, for Porteous, his Olympic career ended after the second of four runs when he was disqualified for crossing the finish line head first, instead of feet first.
Porteous, who had been skiing since the age of 16, was invited to join the British toboggan team for the 1964 Innsbruck Games. He was originally selected for the 4-man bob but was switched to the luge.
Continuing with his love of speed, Porteous took part in the 1969 Daily Telegraph/BP Round Britain powerboat race won by former Monte Carlo Rally winner Timo Mäkinen of Finland. Poerteous´ fellow crew members were Schellenberg, and the former world air speed record holder, test pilot Peter Twiss.
| Games | Discipline (Sport) / Event | NOC / Team | Pos | Medal | As | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1964 Winter Olympics | Luge | GBR |
Gordon Porteous | |||
| Singles, Men (Olympic) |
