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John Gibson

Event: Men's Singles
Height: 174 cm
Weight: 66 kg
Date of Birth: July 14, 1980
Home Town: Calgary, Alberta
Residence: Calgary, Alberta
Years on National Team: 8
Occupation: EMT/Luge Coach
Education: EMT

CAREER INFORMATION

John starting raceing 13 years ago in Calgary after playing hockey for several years. Has has since progressed up the ranks to the provincial team and ultimately the national team in 1997. In the off season John spends a lot of time riding mountain and road bikes as well as backpacking and hiking.g and hiking.

Results/Career Highlights

  • 2005 - World Championships: 26
  • 2004/2005 - Overall World Cup: 24
  • 2004 - European Championships Hüttau (AUT): 33
  • 2003/2004 - Overall World Cup: 21
  • 2002/2003 - Overall World Cup: 20
  • 2001 - World Championships Stein an der Enns /AUT: 22
  • 2000/2001 - Overall World Cup: 19
  • 2000: World Championships Olang/ITA : 38
  • 1999/2000 - Overall World Cup: 25
  • 1998- 2000 - Canadian and North American champion
  • 1993 - Alberta Winter Games: 1

2005/2006 John Gibson