Career
Kennedy"s best overall finish in the Luge World Cup was second twice, earning them in 1991-1992 and 1993-1994. Competing in three Winter Olympics, Kennedy earned his best finish of tenth in the men"s singles event at Albertville in 1992. After retiring from competitive luge due to bleeding around the brain stem, Kennedy became a development coach for United States of America Luge, a position he still holds as of 2008.
He was named a coach of the year for United States of America Luge in 2002.
During the 2002, 2006, 2010 and 2014 Winter Olympics Kennedy served as a television commentator for the luge competitions for National Broadcasting Company Sports in the United States.