Jon Montgomery captured the hearts of Canadians — and the attention of everyone —during the 2010 Vancouver Winter Olympics. After years of hard work, training, and perseverance, Jon won a gold medal, securing his place in history as one of the best in the skeleton. His celebratory walk through Whistler Village showcased his passion, spirit, and sense of humour — traits that he brings to every platform, whether in front of a live audience or as host of The Amazing Race Canada.
A casual trip to Canada Olympic Park left an indelible mark on Jon when he witnessed a skeleton race and immediately fell in love with the sport. In his rookie season, he kicked off his World Cup campaign with a bronze medal, going on to finish in the top ten three more times, and finishing sixth overall. His sophomore season saw him earn five podium finishes, including his first World Cup victory and a silver medal at the World Championships. Jon placed second overall and from there went on to win his Olympic gold medal at the 2010 Vancouver Olympics.
Today, Jon is the host of the hit TV show, The Amazing Race Canada, which has been exciting viewers across Canada for twelve successful seasons, and for which he has earned two Canadian Screen Awards. Jon has become a staple in the CTV summer line-up, with the show earning the title of Canada’s most-watched summer series for eleven consecutive seasons. Jon has previously appeared on various television shows including Oprah, CTV’s The Social, Your Morning, The Good Stuff with Mary Berg, and has even co-hosted the 2016 Junos with musical legend Jann Arden.
Outside of being a famous television host and athlete, Jon is also a trained and successful auctioneer, and a lover of the outdoors, adventure, and new challenges. Jon is committed and passionate about giving back, and has previously done work with Movember, raising awareness for men’s mental health, as well as Right to Play, a youth sports initiative.
Jon resides on Vancouver Island with his wife and two children.
