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 Canadian Luge Association |
Date of Birth: 13/08/76 |
Place of Birth: Calgary, AB |
Residence: Calgary, AB |
Height: 5'10" |
Weight: 209 lbs |
Years on National Team: 6 |
Tyler Seitz feels there's nothing better than a good game of golf to prepare for the luge season. Seitz, the veteran of the Canadian squad and
headed to his second Olympics, feels a day on the greens can help develop his mental strength.
"Mental toughness is something that is hard to develop," said Seitz. "I feel golf is the best way. You're out there playing 18 holes and one shot
can screw up a whole game. You have to have the ability to rebound in golf and put that last shot behind you. It's the same in luge. If you lose
concentration or there's a minor screw-up of any sort you have to be able to forget that in a split second and re-focus.
"We reach speeds of up to 145 kilometres and the goal to be as relaxed possible, basically be like Jell-O on the sled. Everything is based on
feeling because you can't see where you're going. That's very tough and it is a constant battle to master."
Seitz enjoyed his best season on the World Cup last winter cracking the top-10 twice. His goal at the Olympics is simple: win the race.
"I feel I have a big advantage on the course because I know it very well," said Seitz, whose brother Tracy is the ice chief on the luge course at
the Olympic venue. "The last Olympics was a learning experience and now I know what the big show is all about."
What Tyler Seitz Did
Feb. 11: Tyler Seitz, Calgary, wound up 19th of 50 competitors in four runs
Feb. 10: Tyler Seitz, Calgary, was placed 15th overall after two runs in a field of 49
Tyler Seitz Pictures
Canada's Tyler Seitz puts on the brakes
Tyler Seitz competes during the singles
More Tyler Seitz Stories
Seitz set on Games
Canadians get sweet second shot
2002 Games Luge Coverage
