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Toby Dawson
- Bronze medalist at 2006 Olympics in moguls
- 2005 World champion in dual moguls, fifth in individual moguls
- Leads the World Cup moguls standings in 2006
- Won three World Cup gold medals during the 2005 season, he also finished the season ranked 2nd overall in the World Cup season
- Landed on the World Cup podium seven times in the 2004 season – three gold medals, a silver medal and three bronze medals
- “It was just awesome...and 'Awesome' really was awesome," U.S. Head Coach Jeff Wintersteen said about Dawson’s win at the 2005 Worlds to snocountry.com
- Finished the 2004 World Cup season ranked 2nd in the overall moguls standings
- Took home two bronze medals at the 2003 World Championships (single, dual)
- Scored the 2002 U.S. National Championships duals title
- Began racing alpine by age 6 and by age 12, he switched to freestyle … favorite sport as a kid was hockey and he wanted to be in the NHL
- Adopted by Vail ski instructors at age 3 and skiing by 4
- Nickname: ‘Awesome Dawson’ because of his original style and no fear attitude – “I like to go big and jolt the crowd," said Dawson on his official Web site … Dawson also has a signature move, the Cork 720
- Caught the eye of filmmaker Warren Miller and has appeared in four ski documentaries … Ride, Cold Fusion, Storm, Journey
- Listens to rap or hip-hop before competitions – “Currently, my favorites are Kanye West, JKwon and Westside Connection,” Dawson said on his Web site
- Volunteers as a counselor at the Korean Heritage Camp for Adoptive Families during the summer to give back what he learned when he attended the camp
- Enjoys surfing, skateboarding, motocross, fly-fishing, free skiing and golf (he has a 12 handicap
There is no time for superstitions and fears while you compete on the World Cup circuit. Dawson was able to prove there is nothing to fear about Friday the 13th this season. He won his event that night securing his Olympic spot and grabbed the yellow bib becoming the leader in the World Cup standings. "Going into the last Olympics (where Deer Valley was the venue for freestyle skiing), I wanted it really bad and I kept pushing myself to the point where I was making mistakes," Dawson told skiracing.com. "This year, I've taken my time." The only thing that went wrong this day was after he crossed the finish line and turned around, skiing backwards to look up at the course. Skiing too far backwards, he fell skis-over-head over the fencing landing at the feet of the judges' stand. "I was face to face with the judges," he laughed. "I was embarrassed, but I got a great score and won, so what can you do?"
Related Links
Official Web site: Toby Dawson
Photo Gallery: Olympic Year Training
Photo Gallery: Toby Dawson photos
Wallpaper: Go here to get Toby Dawson wallpapers
On the meaning of an Olympic medal to Dawson: “It would be the whipped cream on top of the sundae,” Dawson told USAtoday.com. “It certainly wouldn't hurt and it would be a great addition.”
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Height: 5’7”
Born: 11/30/1978
Hometown: Pusan, South Korea
Resides: Vail, Colo.
Sport: Freestyle Skiing
Event: Moguls
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