Brian Stemmle (born October 12, 1966) is a Canadian retired World Cup alpine ski racer who competed primarily in the speed events of downhill and super-G.
During his 15 years of international competition, Stemmle competed in 93 World Cup races, garnering three podium finishes and fifteen top tens.
[1][2] A six-time medalist at the Canadian Championships, Stemmle currently works as a television colour commentator for Rogers Sportsnet and CBC Sports.
Stemmle suffered a major setback during a 1989 competition in Kitzbühel, Austria; a crash on the fabled Streif downhill course nearly ended not only his career, but his life.
[6] He fought back from a broken pelvis, massive internal injuries and infection by winning a gold medal at the 1990 Winter Pan American Games in Las Leñas, Argentina.