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KaillieHumphries (Simundson) is currently a driver with the Canadian Women’s National Bobsleigh Team and is ranked 5th in the World at only 23 years of age. This past season (2008/09) kaillie continued the success she had in her rookie year with two silver medals, one being on the Whistler Olympic track. She also set a new track record on her first run of World Championships, matching her 5th place result overall.
In 2006 – 07 as a first year driver on the Europa Cup circuit, Kaillie dominated and completed the season first overall, along with a silver medal at the World Junior Championships. Kaillie first appeared on the bobsleigh scene as an 18 year old brakeman in the 2003 – 04 World Cup season. At the end of the season she ranked 3rd in the World, again an outstanding performance as a first year slider. The traits that Kaillie brings to the sport of bobsleigh are the same she will bring to a sponsorship relationship. The traits include passion for what she does, commitment, and a drive to succeed – pursuit of excellence. Kaillie is also a stronger believer in the adages that “Success is a Journey” and “The only time success appears before work is in a dictionary.” This is the makeup of Kaillie as an athlete and as a person. As a lifetime resident of Calgary, Kaillie has made a commitment to giving back to the community when she is at home during competition breaks and during the off-season.
Career Highlights
• 5th at 2008 World Championships
• Finished fifth at the 2008 FIBT World Championships
• Won a silver medal in the mixed team event at the 2008 FIBT Championships in Altenberg, Germany
• Competed as a pilot for the first time on the World Cup circuit in 2006-2007
• Participated for the first time in the World Cup circuit in 2004-2005 as a brakeman
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