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 highly accomplished Canadian and American bobsledder. She has achieved significant success in the sport, representing both Canada and the United States in international competitions, including the Winter Olympics. Humphries is recognized as one of the most dominant female bobsledders in history, known for her exceptional driving skills and athleticism. Her career includes multiple Olympic medals and World Championship titles, solidifying her legacy in the sport.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements Success & Recognition

2002: Started Bobsled Career

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

2006: Considered representing United Kingdom

In 2006, Kaillie Simundson considered representing the United Kingdom to compete at the Olympics before remaining with the Canadian team.

2006: Alternate at Winter Olympics

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

2008: Silver Medal 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 2009 Kaillie finished second overall in the 2009-10 series with one win, two other podium finishes, and never less than a top-six finish (in a field of 20) over eight races.

2010: Initial Success after the Olympics

After the 2010 Olympics, Kaillie Humphries met with initial success.

2010: Won Gold Medal at the 2010 Winter Olympics

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

2010: Reunited with Heather Moyse

In 2010, Kaillie Humphries was 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: Travel to Liberia with Right to Play

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

2011: World Cup Series Finish

During the 2010–11 World Cup series, Kaillie Humphries finished in third place overall.

2011: Consecutive Medals

From the end of 2011 through the start of 2013-14, Kaillie Humphries won 11 gold medals, 2 silver medals, and 2 bronze medals

2011: Teamed Up for Wins

In 2011, Kaillie Humphries teamed up with brakewoman Emily Baadsvik for wins.

2011: Wins with Emily Baadsvik

Towards the end of 2011, Kaillie Humphries had a win with Emily Baadsvik.

2012: Dominant Bobsleigh World Cup Season

During the 2012–13 Bobsleigh World Cup season, Kaillie Humphries and Chelsea Valois finished on the podium in all nine races, including five straight wins. They won the overall season championship with a record 1,960 points.

2012: Won 2012 World Championship Race

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

2012: Repeat as World Champion

In 2012, Kaillie Humphries repeated as world champion.

2013: FIBT Races

During the 2012–13 season, Kaillie Humphries finished on the podium in all 10 FIBT races.

2013: Won Second Consecutive World Cup Season Title

In 2013–14 season, Kaillie Humphries won her second consecutive World Cup season title.

November 1, 2014: Piloted Mixed-Sex Team to Bronze Medal

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

2014: Defended Olympic Title and Flagbearer

In 2014, Kaillie Humphries became the first female bobsledder to defend her Olympic title. She was also named flagbearer for the Olympic closing ceremony with brakewoman Heather Moyse.

2014: Won Second Consecutive Olympic Gold Medal

In 2014, at the Sochi Olympics, Kaillie Humphries and Heather Moyse won their second consecutive Olympic gold medal, 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, Kaillie Humphries was granted her request to be released from the Canadian program and began competing for the United States.

2019: Switched to Representing the United States

In 2019, Kaillie Humphries switched to representing the United States, citing alleged verbal and non-verbal harassment by the Canadian bobsled federation.

2020: Won IBSF World Championship Medal for Team USA

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

2021: Won Multiple Medals and Titles for Team USA

In 2021, Kaillie Humphries won an IBSF World Championship medal for Team USA, making her a five-time world champion. She also swept the two-woman and monobob events at the 2021 IBSF World Championships, becoming the first female bobsledder to win a double world title.

February 2022: Beijing Winter Olympics Gold Medal

In February 2022, Kaillie Humphries, representing the U.S., won gold in the monobob event at the Beijing Winter Olympics, making her the first woman in Olympic history to win gold medals for two different countries.

2022: Represented the United States at the 2022 Winter Olympics

In 2022, Kaillie Humphries represented the United States at the 2022 Winter Olympics and won a gold medal in the monobob event, and finished in seventh place in the two-woman event with brakewoman Kaysha Love. That gold medal win meant she was the first woman in Olympic history to win gold medals for two different countries (United States and Canada), and the first person to win Olympic gold medals for America and Canada.

2026: 2026 Winter Olympics Medals

At the 2026 Winter Olympics, Kaillie Humphries won her second Olympic monobob medal, with bronze on February 16. Five days later, she and brakewoman Jasmine Jones won the bronze in the two-woman bobsled event.