matthew antoine

Matthew Antoine was born on April 2, 1985. He began his career in skeleton racing in 2003, notably after watching the 2002 Winter Olympics. He pursued higher education, graduating from the California University of Pennsylvania in 2009 with a degree in Sports Management, Wellness, and Fitness. Antoine’s initial foray into the sport was met with challenges, as he was cut from his first skeleton camp, demonstrating his resilience and determination to succeed in the sport. His commitment led him to represent the United States in multiple international competitions.
Matthew Antoine’s career is marked by significant achievements in skeleton. A key milestone includes winning a gold medal in the mixed team event at the FIBT World Championships in Lake Placid, New York, in 2012. He achieved his best World Cup race finish with a first-place victory in Lake Placid in December 2013 and ranked third overall in the 2013–14 Skeleton World Cup season. His Olympic career saw him earn a bronze medal at the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi, marking the first U.S. medal in men’s skeleton since Jimmy Shea’s gold in 2002. He continued his Olympic journey by representing the U.S. at the 2018 Winter Olympics in Pyeongchang, where he finished 11th.
Following his competitive career, Matthew Antoine transitioned into coaching, notably becoming the Head Coach of the USA Skeleton Team. In this role, he has contributed to strategic partnerships aimed at advancing the performance of the team, working with entities like Acura and Honda to utilize advanced technology such as world-class wind tunnels for equipment development. He remains actively involved in developing new talent and implementing programs for prospective athletes in the sport, utilizing his extensive experience and technical knowledge.