Rise to Success: Career Highlights of Kaillie Humphries

Discover the career path of Kaillie Humphries, from the first major opportunity to industry-changing achievements.

Kaillie Humphries is a decorated Canadian and American bobsledder. Competing for Canada, she achieved Olympic gold in the two-woman bobsled in both 2010 and 2014. In 2018, she won a bronze medal alongside Phylicia George. Her 2014 victory marked her as the first female bobsledder to successfully defend an Olympic title. Following this win, she was chosen as the flagbearer for the Olympic closing ceremony alongside brakewoman Heather Moyse.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements Success & Recognition

2002: Bobsled Career Started

In 2002, Kaillie Humphries began her bobsled career as a brakewoman.

2006: Alternate at Winter Olympics

In 2006, Kaillie Humphries was an alternate to the Canadian team at the Winter Olympics in Torino.

2006: Considered Representing the United Kingdom

In 2006, Kaillie Simundson considered representing the United Kingdom to compete at the Olympics, but opted to remain with the Canadian team.

2008: Won Silver at FIBT World Championships

In 2008, Kaillie Humphries won the silver medal in the mixed bobsled-skeleton team event at the FIBT World Championships in Altenberg, Germany.

2009: Finished Seventh in Bobsleigh World Cup Series

Following a seventh-place finish in the 2008–09 Bobsleigh World Cup series, Kaillie Humphries finished second overall in the 2009-10 series.

2010: Post-Olympic Success

After the 2010 Olympics, Kaillie Humphries experienced limited success, achieving only one podium finish during the 2010–11 World Cup series.

2010: Won Gold at 2010 Winter Olympics

At the 2010 Winter Olympics, Kaillie Humphries won the gold medal in the two-woman competition with brakewoman Heather Moyse.

2010: Teamed up with Heather Moyse

In 2010, Kaillie Humphries reunited with her Vancouver 2010 teammate, Heather Moyse.

2010: Olympic Champion

In 2010, Kaillie Humphries, representing Canada, became the Olympic champion in the two-woman bobsled.

April 2011: Traveled to Liberia with Right to Play

In April 2011, Kaillie Humphries, through Right to Play, traveled to Liberia with Canadian gymnast Kyle Shewfelt to set up sports programs for underprivileged children.

2011: Finished Third Overall

In 2011, Kaillie Humphries finished in third place overall in the World Cup series due to consistent top-10 finishes.

2011: Teamed up with Baadsvik

In 2011, Kaillie Humphries teamed up with brakewoman Emily Baadsvik for a win in the World Cup.

2011: Podium Streak

Starting in 2011, Kaillie Humphries extended her podium streak to 15 with a win in the first race of the season and a silver in the second race.

2012: Dominant Season with Valois

During the 2012–13 Bobsleigh World Cup season, Kaillie Humphries, with Chelsea Valois, dominated with podium finishes in all nine races, including five straight wins.

2012: Won World Championship Race

In 2012, Kaillie Humphries and Jennifer Ciochetti won the World Championship race in Lake Placid, marking the first gold for a Canadian women's bobsled team at the World Championships.

2013: Repeated as World Champion

In 2013, Kaillie Humphries repeated as world champion while setting a track record at the FIBT World Championship race in St. Moritz.

2013: Won Second Consecutive World Cup Season Title

In 2013, Kaillie Humphries won her second consecutive World Cup season title.

November 1, 2014: Piloted Mixed-Gender Team

On November 1, 2014, Kaillie Humphries piloted a mixed-gender team to the bronze medal in the Canadian four-man bobsled championships.

2014: Defended Olympic Title

In 2014, Kaillie Humphries became the first female bobsledder to defend her Olympic title and was named flagbearer for the Olympic closing ceremony.

2014: Repeat Olympic Champion

In 2014, at the Sochi Olympics, Kaillie Humphries' clean piloting propelled the Canadians from second place into the gold medal position, making them the first female bobsled team to repeat as Olympic champions.

January 9, 2016: First Woman to Drive All-Female Team

On January 9, 2016, Kaillie Humphries became the first woman to drive an all-female team against men in a four-person World Cup bobsled race.

2018: Olympic Bronze Medalist

In 2018, Kaillie Humphries, representing Canada, won the Olympic bronze medal with brakewoman Phylicia George.

September 2019: Released from Canadian Program

In September 2019, Bobsleigh Canada Skeleton granted Kaillie Humphries' request to be released from the Canadian program, and she began to compete for the United States.

2020: Won IBSF World Championship Medal

In 2020, Kaillie Humphries won an IBSF World Championship medal for Team USA.

2021: Won IBSF World Championship Medals and Double World Title

In 2021, Kaillie Humphries won IBSF World Championship medals for Team USA and swept the two-woman and monobob events at the IBSF World Championships, becoming the first female bobsledder to win a double world title.

February 2022: Won Gold at Beijing Winter Olympics

In February 2022, Kaillie Humphries won gold in the monobob event at the Beijing Winter Olympics as part of the U.S. bobsledding team, becoming the first woman in Olympic history to win gold medals for two different countries.