Luge Canada

Ian Cockerline

Height:181cm
Weight:91.0kg
Birth Date:February 22, 1984
Hometown:Calgary, Alberta
Residence:Calgary, Alberta
Junior Team:2 years
Senior Team:7 years
Occupation:Student/Athlete

Ian Cockerline is progressing into one of the most talented luge athletes ever to suit up with the national program. Entering his seventh season on the World Cup, Ian has been working his way into the top-15 on the World Cup. His best World Cup finish ever on his home track in Calgary when he finished 14th in 2007. Ian also posted his best ever World Championship finish in 15th spot in 2008.

Ian is looking to build from his Olympic debut in 2006 to help propel him to the podium in 2010.

Ian enjoys the environment of the competitive luge circuit and feeds off the energy of his teammates and friends Jeff Christie and Sam Edney. A lifelong athlete, and one who would rather play sports than watch them, Ian enjoys soccer, mountain biking, hiking, squash while away from the sliding track. He recently began working towards attaining a Bachelor of Science degree at the University of Calgary.

Career Highlights

  • 2008 - World Championships, Oberhof, GER: 15
  • 2007 - World Cup, Calgary, CAN: 14
  • 2006 - Olympic Winter Games, Torino, ITA: DNF
  • 2004 - World Championships: 19
  • 2004 - Junior World Championships: 6
  • 2003 - World Cup, Salt Lake City, USA: 16
  • 2003 - World Cup, Calgary, CAN: 14
  • 2001 - Junior World Cup, Winterberg, GER: 2


    Past Results

    2009/2010 Season

    DateEventPlace
    Feb. 28 Olympics20
    Jan. 17Viessmann World Cup27
    Jan. 10Viessmann World Cup21
    Jan. 3Viessmann World Cup19
    Dec. 6Viessmann World Cup31

    2008/2009 Season

    DateEventPlace
    Feb. 8 FIL World Championships20
    Jan. 25 World Cup22
    Jan. 18Viessmann World Cup31
    Jan. 4Viessmann World Cup24
    Dec. 14Viessmann World Cup30
    Dec. 7Viessmann World Cup24
    Nov. 30Viessmann World Cup99

    2007/2008 Season

    DateEventPlace
    Feb. 3 World Cup29
    Jan. 27 World Champs15
    Jan. 6 World Cup22
    Dec. 9 World Cup19
    Nov. 24 World Cup14

    2006/2007 Season

    DateEventPlace
    Feb. 11 World Cup21
    Feb. 4 World Cup25
    Jan. 14 World Cup31
    Jan. 7 World Cup21
    Dec. 9 World Cup31
    Dec. 2 World Cup19
    Nov. 19 World Cup24

    2005/2006 Season

    DateEventPlace
    Feb. 12 XX Olympics99
    Jan. 29 World Cup29
    Dec. 17 World Cup21
    Dec. 10 World Cup27

    2004/2005 Season

    DateEventPlace
    Feb. 20 World Cup36
    Dec. 12 World Cup28
    Nov. 14 World Cup99

    2003/2004 Season

    DateEventPlace
    Feb. 15 World Cup19
    Feb. 1 Jr. World Cup6
    Jan. 25 World Cup99
    Jan. 18 World Cup21
    Dec. 29 Jr. Canadian1
    Dec. 13 World Cup16
    Dec. 6 World Cup14
    Oct. 26 Canadian9

    2002/2003 Season

    DateEventPlace
    Feb. 16 Jr. World Cup29
    Feb. 9 Jr. World Cup15
    Feb. 2 Jr. World Cup22
    Jan. 19Verizon Jr. World Cup99
    Jan. 11Karbon Jr. World Cup9
    Jan. 5Karbon Jr. Canadian3
    Dec. 15Viessmann World Cup41
    Dec. 8Viessmann World Cup43
    Nov. 30Viessmann World Cup28
    Nov. 24Viessmann World Cup99
    Nov. 10Karbon Canadian13

    2001/2002 Season

    DateEventPlace
    Dec. 16 Jr. World Cup2
    Dec. 9 Jr. World Cup21
    Oct. 28 Canadian8

    2000/2001 Season

    DateEventPlace
    Jan. 14 Jr. World Cup16
    Dec. 30 Jr. Canadian8
    Dec. 16 Jr. World Cup1
    Dec. 10 Jr. World Cup20
    Dec. 3 Jr. World Cup2
    Nov. 5Husky/Mohawk Alberta Cup99
    Nov. 5 Can-Am99
    Nov. 3 Canadian3
    Oct. 22 Canadian10
    Oct. 19 Canadian2

    1999/2000 Season

    DateEventPlace
    Feb. 27 Canadian7
    Feb. 20 Jr. Canadian5
    Feb. 6Husky/Mohawk Alberta Cup2
    Jan. 30 Can-Am1
    Jan. 9Husky/Mohawk Alberta Cup2
    Nov. 27 Can-Am99
    Oct. 31Husky/Mohawk Alberta Cup1
    Oct. 23 Canadian12

    1998/1999 Season

    DateEventPlace
    Feb. 28 Jr. Canadian7
    Feb. 21Husky Alberta Cup2
    Feb. 21 Canadian7
    Jan. 31Husky Alberta Cup3
    Nov. 29Husky Alberta Cup2

    1997/1998 Season

    DateEventPlace
    Mar. 1 Jr. Canadian1
    Feb. 16 Alberta Cup1