Chris Gudzowsky
Quick Facts
Biography
Chris Gudzowsky (born 15 August 1990 in Calgary, Alberta) is a Canadian born bobsledder who started competing in 2006. He was a Canadian Pilot in both two-man and four-man bobsleigh, before switching to Crew and Brakes for Australia. He became the youngest driver in the sport to compete in a World Cup event during his 2010 Whistler World Cup debut at the Whistler Sliding Centre .
Biography
Chris grew up in Calgary, Alberta and attended Elboya Elementary and Junior High School. He then proceeded to graduate with honors from Henry Wise Wood High School, before going on to work towards a Double Major in Marketing and International Business at Mount Royal University.
Sports career
Originally a Muay Thai fighter and Hockey player, in 2006 he switched to bobsleigh out of pure interest from his fathers past participation in the sport. At 16, he was the youngest bobsleigh athlete in the country. He then went on to compete on the Alberta Team for the next 3 years, until moving up to compete for Canada. He has competed in various international competitions over the years, as well as fore-running the Vancouver 2010 Winter Olympics in both two-man and four-man bobsleigh. In mid 2015 he moved to Australia for work, and to find fresh opportunities. Chris took part and tested at the 2015 Australian National Team testing combine in Sydney Australia; making the Australian National Team in the process.
Personal life
As of 2015, Gudzowsky resides in Perth, WA, Australia. He continues to train full-time with hopes of competing in future Olympic Games and World Cup events.
Australian Results
Rank | Season | Date | Event |
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5 NAC | 2015-16 | 18/03/2016 | 4man Lake Placid, NY, USA |
7 NAC | 2015-16 | 17/03/2016 | 4man Lake Placid, NY, USA |
7 NAC | 2015-16 | 17/03/2016 | 4man Lake Placid, NY, USA |
7 NAC | 2015-16 | 29/02/2016 | 4man Park City, UT, USA |
6 NAC | 2015-16 | 28/02/2016 | 4man Park City, UT, USA |
12 NAC | 2015-16 | 14/11/2015 | 4man Calgary, AB, Canada |
Canadian Results
World Cup
Rank | Season | Date | Event |
---|---|---|---|
11 WC | 2010-11 | 27/11/2010 | 2man Whistler, BC, Canada |
12 WC | 2010-11 | 25/11/2010 | 4man Whistler, BC, Canada |
North Americas Cup
Rank | Season | Date | Event |
---|---|---|---|
9 | 2012-13 | 09/12/2012 | 4man Calgary, AB, Canada |
12 | 2012-13 | 08/12/2012 | 4man Calgary, AB, Canada |
12 | 2012-13 | 08/12/2012 | 4man Calgary, AB, Canada |
15 | 2012-13 | 08/12/2012 | 2man Calgary, AB, Canada |
14 | 2012-13 | 06/12/2012 | 2man Calgary, AB, Canada |
12 | 2012-13 | 06/12/2012 | 2man Calgary, AB, Canada |
6 | 2012-13 | 17/11/2012 | 4man Calgary, AB, Canada |
6 | 2012-13 | 17/11/2012 | 4man Calgary, AB, Canada |
9 | 2012-13 | 16/11/2012 | 2man Calgary, AB, Canada |
6 | 2012-13 | 10/11/2012 | 4man Park City, UT, USA |
4 | 2012-13 | 09/11/2012 | 4man Park City, UT, USA |
8 | 2012-13 | 08/11/2012 | 2man Park City, UT, USA |
6 | 2012-13 | 07/11/2012 | 2man Park City, UT, USA |
2012-13 | 06/11/2012 | Team Comp. Park City, UT, USA | |
13 | 2009-10 | 12/11/2010 | 2man Park City, UT, USA |
16 | 2009-10 | 11/11/2010 | 2man Park City, UT, USA |
14 | 2009-10 | 08/11/2010 | Team Comp. Park City, UT, USA |
11 | 2009-10 | 20/12/2009 | 4man Lake Placid, NY, USA |
10 | 2009-10 | 20/12/2009 | 4man Lake Placid, NY, USA |
17 | 2009-10 | 19/12/2009 | 2man Lake Placid, NY, USA |
17 | 2009-10 | 19/12/2009 | 2man Lake Placid, NY, USA |
15 | 2009-10 | 18/12/2009 | 2man Lake Placid, NY, USA |
12 | 2009-10 | 12/12/2009 | 4man Calgary, AB, Canada |
12 | 2009-10 | 12/12/2009 | 4man Calgary, AB, Canada |
18 | 2009-10 | 11/12/2009 | 2man Calgary, AB, Canada |
8 | 2009-10 | 05/12/2009 | 4man Park City, UT, USA |
13 | 2009-10 | 05/12/2009 | 4man Park City, UT, USA |
11 | 2009-10 | 04/12/2009 | 4man Park City, UT, USA |
15 | 2009-10 | 03/12/2009 | 2man Park City, UT, USA |
18 | 2009-10 | 02/12/2009 | 2man Park City, UT, USA |
18 | 2009-10 | 01/12/2009 | 2man Park City, UT, USA |
11 | 2008-09 | 21/11/2008 | 2man Lake Placid, NY, USA |
11 | 2008-09 | 20/11/2008 | 2man Lake Placid, NY, USA |
11 | 2008-09 | 09/11/2008 | 4man Calgary, AB, Canada |
12 | 2008-09 | 08/11/2008 | 4man Calgary, AB, Canada |
15 | 2008-09 | 07/11/2008 | 2man Calgary, AB, Canada |
15 | 2008-09 | 06/11/2008 | 2man Calgary, AB, Canada |
10 | 2008-09 | 02/11/2008 | 4man Park City, UT, USA |
8 | 2008-09 | 01/11/2008 | 4man Park City, UT, USA |
12 | 2008-09 | 31/10/2008 | 2man Park City, UT, USA |
14 | 2008-09 | 30/10/2008 | 2man Park City, UT, USA |
7 | 2007-08 | 04/04/2008 | 4man Lake Placid, NY, USA |
11 | 2007-08 | 18/01/2008 | 2man Calgary, AB, Canada |
13 | 2007-08 | 17/01/2008 | 2man Calgary, AB, Canada |