National Teams

Alex Gough

Background
Building on her second trip to the Olympic Winter Games in 2010, Alex Gough continues to rewrite the Canadian luge history books. In 2010-11 she emerged as one of the top sliders in the world outside of the dominant Germans.

Alex made history when she became the first Canadian luge athlete to win a World Cup race when she accomplished the feat in Paramonovo, Russia. Her victory ended the German’s 105-consecutive winning streak on the World Cup. In addition to the World Cup victory, Alex racked up three bronze medals, and also won a bronze at the World Championships. The podium results made her the first Canadian athlete to win multiple World Cup medals, and she became the first Canadian to slide onto the podium at the World Championships in luge.

Alex has continued her incredible run to the top of the luge world as she readies herself for a shot at the podium in Sochi. Alex added another chapter to the books two years ago when she won her second World Cup race – this time in Calgary, making her the first Canadian ever to win on home ice. Last season she won her second bronze medal at the World Championships before joining her teammates in a silver-medal victory in the World Championship team relay.

A graduate of Calgary's National Sport School, Alex discovered the sport when her mom signed her up for a recruitment camp at Canada Olympic Park, and is determined to continue progressing her way up the international rankings. Outside of luge, Alex enjoys reading, skiing, scuba diving, water sports, mountain biking, hiking and playing the guitar.

Career Highlights