NWRA-certifed technician Chris Smith took the gold in the WRO.

Technicians certified by the National Windshield Repair Association (NWRA) led the winners’ circle at the recent Windshield Repair Olympics in Honor of Walt Gorman, held in October at Auto Glass Week™ in Baltimore.

Chris Smith, an NWRA-certified technician with Delta Sonic in Lake View, N.Y., took home the gold. Smith, 27, has six years of industry experience and placed second in the 2011 and 2012 Windshield Repair Olympics. He took third in the 2010 Windshield Repair Olympics. This was his seventh year competing. Smith and his wife, Kate, have one son, Cooper.

Robert Rask, an NWRA-certified technician with IntegraGlass in Orem, Utah, took third place. He has four years of experience in the industry and placed third in the 2012 Windshield Repair Olympics. This is his third year competing. Rask and his wife, Melissa, have one son, Jacob.

The winners were announced at Auto Glass Week™ in Baltimore at a Gala Awards Reception and Ceremony.