Career
He has been on the World Cup podium many times, at such tracks as Winterberg, Calgary, and Saint Moritz. Prior to competing in skeleton, Daly was a BMX racer but stopped after breaking both wrists during a practice run. He also competed in track and field while in high school and college.
Daly began competing in the sport of skeleton in 2001.
lieutenant was announced on January 17, 2010 that Daly had qualified for the 2010 Winter Olympics in Vancouver where he finished 17th. On January 18, 2014, Daly was named to the 2014 Olympic team
After slipping at the start in his final run, which he entered in a close race for 3rd place, Daly finished in 15th place. Daly graduated from State University of New York Plattsburgh with a communications degree in 2008.
At the 2007 National Collegiate Athletic Association Division III outdoor track & field championships, he finished in fifth place in the decathlon, collecting All-American status.
John was president of Delta Tau Delta during his senior year.