Ben coakwell biography

Six former University of Saskatchewan students are trading in Huskies green for maple leaf red as they head to Sochi, Russia representing Canada at the upcoming Olympic and Paralympic Games.

One of those individuals is bobsledder Ben Coakwell (BSc'10).

Running seems to come naturally for Coakwell. He played running back for the U of S Huskies football team, leading the team in rushing and scoring for the 2010 and 2011 seasons.

He also ran 60 and 200 meter sprints as a member of the Huskies track and field team.

Recruited by Bobsleigh Canada in 2012, the Moose Jaw, Sask.

See full list on bobsleighcanadaskeleton.ca

native is competing in his first World Cup season this year and his first Olympics in Sochi.

UofS: Describe your first day on campus.
BC: I was nervous. I didn't know what to expect.

And also pretty hungry, which is usually what happens when I get nervous.

UofS: What is your favourite or most memorable moment at the U of S?
BC: Playing in the Vanier Cup