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 Bobsleigh Canada
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Date of Birth: 06/10/77 |
Place of Birth: Calgary, AB |
Residence: Calgary, AB |
Height: 5'7" |
Weight: 150 lbs |
Years on National Team: 1 |
Lindsay Alcock has plunged head first into her sport and is a serious medal contender in the women's skeleton event which makes its Olympic return after a 54-year absence in 2002. Alcock, who conducted bus tours at Canada Olympic Park only three years ago, won a gold and two bronze medals this season in her World Cup rookie campaign for third place overall. Her victory was at her home track in Calgary in December.
Canadian skeleton riders had three years to earn four top-six finishes and meet the Olympic criteria. Alcock, a former sprinter in track and field at the University of Calgary, accumulated her four results this winter in five races.
"I never expected to do well this season," said Alcock, who competed on the America's Cup developmental circuit last year. "It's been a fast progression. I put my mind to it."
Alcock achieved her Olympic dream with little financial backing besides her parents. She pays for her sled loaned to her by the Rocky Mountain Bobsleigh and Skeleton Club by working during the club's bingo nights.
What Canada Did
Feb. 20: Lindsay Alcock, Calgary, finished sixth in a final field of 13
Lindsay Alcock Photos
Alcock jumps onto her sled
Lindsay Alcock of Calgary waves to the crowd
Spectators reach out to Lindsay Alcock
More Lindsay Alcock Stories
Canada finishes first and third in women's World Cup
Alcock fails to clinch Olympic berth
2002 Games Skeleton Coverage
