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Four years ago today , I sold a Kirby vacuum to the Mcbeath family in Arizona, USA. Their investment in a Kirby Vacuum is one of the many kirby sales that helped me fund my 2018 Olympic dreams. 4 years later I’m back shampooing their rug as a thank you 🙏🏿! #KirbyCustomerService💪🏾 #happycustomer #kirbyvacuum #WeArePositive KirbyCompany #athleteentrepreneur #humble

Sometimes all you need is a breath of fresh air 💚💚💚 . What refuels you? . . . #outdoors #outdoorgirl #lovelife #explore #adventure #evergreen #growth #knowyourself #selflove #mywhistler #whistlerBC

"The fact that athletes that I was friends with and competed against for a decade cheated...it's tough for me to wrap my head around.” . . Watch the story of the 2014 Team USA bobsleigh teams finally being awarded the rightful Olympic medal they deserve. @olympicchannel . . @stevenlangton @ctomasevicz @chris.fogt

Okay, maybe this time we can keep it clean. . Session 5 . 4 hours later

Helloooo Altenberg 👀 @bobbahn.altenberg #worldchamps #worlds2020 #skeleton #slidingismyfavorite 📸 @rekords

Pasaules Čempionāts skeletonā jau šonedēļ! 🔜 . • ceturtdien/piektdien - vīri. startē: Martins. Tomass. • piektdien/sestdien - dāmas. startē: Dārta. . . Foto - Viesturs Lācis @rekords | IBSF

Ten years ago my world changed forever 2.24.2010 #happyanniversary #olympicchampion #vancouver2010 #dreamscometrue

John Rosen’s dedication, heart, passion, and expertise helped reignite a flame for USABS while he served as interim CEO. He officially passes the torch to Aron McGuire today. The coaches, staff, board, and athletes of USABS appreciate Rosen’s guidance, and will carry the torch proudly forward. Thank you, John!

It definitely wasn't the end to the 2-man season we wanted finishing 16th at the World Championships but we're still immensely proud of what we've achieved this year! Fully self funded and managed this year and it's been our most successful yet. From making British history in Igls with a silver medal to finishing the World Cup standings in 8th with 2 missed races. @gregcackett1 first season back and jumping in the 2-man for the first time ever after an injury plagued season and pushing the worlds heaviest sled to some stonking start times! The future is really looking bright for us and next year is going to be better than ever. But first we're ready to round off the season with the 4-man in Altenberg this week with @TaylorLawrence and @lukemarcusdawes. @deverewesterneurope @catalyst_invest @dare2b_sports @held_uk @raptor_weight_vests @ultimatetrainingsystems @lizardheatltd @qwixskinz #bobsleigh #bobsled #altenberg #germany #saxony #bobsleighworldchamps #teamgb #bestofbritish #celebrations #success #futureisbright #history #wintersports #greglightweightcackett

I think I've always taken the road less traveled, by choice and sometimes by circumstances... Either way the 🌍 is so big, why would I want to be on the crowded narrow path assimilating when I can explore and grow!?!? . . . #happiness #travel #road #choices #individual #unapologetic #scenic #views #mountain #canyon #desert #blue #skies #rock #terrain #explore #grow #reflection #world

Was soll man dazu sagen? Der 4. Platz bei der Weltmeisterschaft in Altenberg... Das ist ein enttäuschendes Ergebnis für uns, ohne Frage. Nach dieser Saison, die ihre Höhen und Tiefen hatte, hat es am Ende aus verschiedenen Gründen nicht für mehr gereicht. Aber das ist Leistungssport und wir müssen daraus die richtigen Schlüsse ziehen. Am Ende bin ich stolz auf mein Team, und darauf, was wir geleistet haben! Vielen Dank an alle, die uns so sehr unterstützt haben. Danke auch an die Mädels und das gesamte Betreuerteam für euren Einsatz und eure Hilfe bei allem! Jetzt ist es Zeit sich zu erholen, und die nächste Saison vorzubereiten. Glückwunsch an @kailliehumphries & @lagibbs84 zu 🥇, @kim_kalicki & @kiraalipp zu 🥈 und @christinerdebruin & @kmbujnowski zu 🥉! 📸 @rekords @diethueringer @asq_gmbh @borbet_wheels @sporthilfe #teamthüringerwald #maxit #worldchampionships #four #sport #race

We take shaving hundredths of a second seriously, which is why our women trust @meetflamingo. The difference between winning and not can come down to the hundredth, and we don't take any chances. www.shopflamingo.com #flamingopartner

Sezóna dvojbobů za náma.. asi né úplně podle mých představ - MS, ME i světový pohár.. o to víc máme na čem makat do budoucna💪🏻 I tak jsem moc vděčný za celý náš tým 🇨🇿 dík našim fanouškům (těm co dorazili do Alťasu i v tom 💩počasí) a díky všem co nás podporují 🙏🏻 @olympcsmv @atexsport @gsparkcz @pencocz @wrapstyle_zlin @2xu_czech_slovakia @drinkmana @onelife_clothing #proseeds #rieder P.S. Ty pořádný závody startujou příští víkend, tak doražte zafandit na 4boby!!! ✊🏻🤞🏻🇨🇿

Wir gewinnen zusammen und wir verlieren zusammen. Und am Ende halten wir auch immer zusammen @mari_j_jam ❤️Genau das macht ein gutes Team aus! Am Ende wurde es der 4. Platz bei der WM auf der @bobbahn.altenberg . Sicherlich nicht das was wir uns vorgestellt hatten, aber auch solche Momente gehören im Sportlerleben dazu. Vielen Dank Altenberg! Was für eine Stimmung 🎊Herzlichen Glückwunsch an @kailliehumphries @lagibbs84 @kiraalipp @kim_kalicki @christinerdebruin @kmbujnowski ! #greatJob ! #worlds #worldchampionships #bobsleigh #fastgirls #team #teamwork #greatteam 📸 @rekords

Milzīgs paldies par šīs sezonas starta laikiem divnieku sacensībās Intaram Dambim! @kugitismarienburg 📷@rekords . . . . . #bobslejs #kugitismarienburg

World Cup Winterberg! Taken plenty steps closer to my end goal. 📷 @larsbaron1975 #teamireland #slidingIrish #ireland #skeletonsport #speed #focus #passion #drive #irishfitfam #winterberg #germany #wintersport #sportphoto #athlete #race #fitfam #dublin #fitness #beijing2022 #goals #path #journey

🥈 VIZEWELTMEISTER 🥈 Wir können es selbst noch fast nicht glauben! 🤩 Vielen Dank an jeden einzelnen von Euch, der uns auf diesem Weg begleitet hat 🙏🏼 #viceworldchampion #bobsleigh #titan #titanbags #angermaier #angermaiertrachen #zurich #zurichsportsteam #injoy #lsvbw #stuttgart #bobclubstuttgart #vbc #vbcpower #viactiv #1905 #black #bmw #worldchampionship #altenberg #2020 📸 @ibsfsliding | @rekords @bobteam.friedrich ihr seid einfach der absolute Wahnsinn #chapeau #greatestofalltime

Struggled to find the speed this weekend in the wild weather here in altenberg, we’ll be working hard as always to come back strong in the 4man next weekend! • • •📸 @rekords #teamcanada @lululemonmen #bobsleigh #teamkripps #rain

Závod Mistrovství světa dvojbobů - 14.místo . . . . . . #bobteamcze #czechteam #bobsleigh #worldcup #race #ibsf #penco #boby #fast #nationalteam #zavody #olympics #olympcsmv #jsmeolymp #atexsportswear #proseeds #gspark #wrapstyle #fit #sila #czechfitnesspeople #cvicimczsk #czechthisout #svetovypohar #cviceny #trenink #narodnitym #ceskytym #posilovani #olympiada 📸 @rekords

That feeling when the last week of racing - the grand finale - of the season finally arrives! 🥳 It has been a season filled with extraordinary love & support - from having all my favourite people on tour to having this crazy bunch of friends, family and even strangers coming out all the way to Winterberg to support - it's been real!❤ No matter what World Champs will bring I'm proud of how far we've come this year & my heart is beyond full, so thank you to everybody who made this season so very special! Now enough with the 🧀 LETS GET AFTER IT ONE MORE TIME!🔥 #lilbelgian #livinglifeheadfirst #support #progressnotperfection #ibsfsliding #sportersbelevenmeer #SportVlaanderen #teambelgium #lotto #energyathome #seiz #steelforce #amista #boomers #cloudar #corpellets #sportsandadvice

Das war die Saison 2019/20, gleichzeitig meine letzte Saison. Exakt 10 Saisons bin ich Bob gefahren und nun hänge ich meine Spikes an den Nagel. Es war emotional und mental wohl eine der schwersten überhaupt. Auch wenn der Sport mir fehlen wird, weiß ich, dass jetzt der richtige Moment gekommen ist „Ade“ zu sagen. Ich bin sehr dankbar, dass ich trotz aller körperlichen Probleme so einen schönen Abschluss hatte, dank @steffi.schneider90 ☺️ die üblichen und mir auch wichtigen Dankesworte werden nach und nach folgen ☺️ 📸 @rekords ____________________________________________ #germanbobladies #alleshateinEnde #ciaoKakao #bobfahren #bobsleigh

Nicholas, aka Nico, Mommy and Daddy love you very much 💙 In true Meyers Taylor fashion our baby boy is already showing how much of a fighter he is! 🥊 Even though our champ started over 8lbs, an unexpected early difficult delivery and pregnancy landed him in the NICU but he’s strong and getting better every moment. We love you Nico! @nictaylorusa

Find a group of people who challenge and inspire you, spend a lot of time with them, and it will change your life. [Amy Poehler] One of the greatest gifts of life is being part of a team - To be pushed and challenged and made better To be celebrated and supported and encouraged To pursue more and acheive more together than you could on your own To be a small part of someone's dreams and achievements, and to have someone be a part of yours To be a part of something bigger than yourself and to be better and richer for having taken part . .............................................................. Today I want to celebrate 2 of my incredible teammates on their repeat BRONZE medal finish at WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS!! (➡️ last photo) Congrats @christinerdebruin & @kmbujnowski I'm so proud of you, your amazing performance (!!), and all the hard work, determination, and perseverance you put in behind the scenes. I love how you guys are always hungry to learn and improve, and simultaneously are willing to teach and encourage. Thanks for being you and being champs on & off the field of play 💪🏻🏆🤗 . . . #teamwork #dreamwork #myteam #mygirls #soproud #iknowthem #teamcanada #allin #bobsleigh #bobsleighbabes #madeincanada #strongwomen #allthefeels #nostalgia #worldchamps

2020 WORLD CHAMPIONS 🏆🥇😍 . . 📸: @rekords

@omaze-ing, once again! Join us in congratulating @kailliehumphries and @lagibbs84 for winning the 2020 women's bobsled World Championships! 🥇🏆 . . Humphries has now won six World Championship medals and three World Championship titles in her career. This is her first while wearing a Team USA uniform. This is Gibbs’ first World Championship win and her second World Championship medal. She claimed the 2016 bronze medal with Elana Meyers Taylor in Igls, Austria. . . @underarmour @underarmourwomen @bmwusa @kampgroundsofamerica @hertzgermany @snapfitness @meetflamingo . . Thanks for the amazing 📷 @rekords! What a moment to capture.

What a fun week ❤❤❤ • • 📷@adventuresofshannon #Repost @hellyhansenwhistler (@get_repost) ・・・ We support professionals who have chosen to make their living in some of the worlds harshest environments. They trust us to make the gear that enables them to achieve there best with confidence. @mata_lucas is a two time Olympic Bobsleder who loves our base layers whilst training. . #hellylove #hellywhistler #olympicathlete #wintersports

The first two heats of men's two-man #bobsled kicks off tomorrow morning at 11:30 a.m. local time/5:30 a.m. EST. @usabobsled33 and @jwilliamsonusa will take to the ice for their turn to represent Team USA at the 2020 World Championships in Altenberg!

Morgen starten wir endlich bei der Weltmeisterschaft in Altenberg 🤩 Zusammen mit @c.webba gehen wir mit Startnummer 22 ins Rennen 🇩🇪 Die @sportschau sendet ab ca. 13:35 die ersten beiden Rennläufe. Am Sonntag beginnt die Übertragung ab 14:55 mit Lauf 3 & 4 🖥 Auf YouTube (@ibsfsliding) kommen wie immer alle Läufe live: 1. Lauf: Samstag 11:34 2. Lauf: Samstag 13:04 3. Lauf: Sonntag 14:34 4. Lauf: Sonntag 16:04 #bobteamlochner #weltmeisterschaft #altenberg #competition #raceday

The World Championships kick off in Altenberg, Germany tomorrow at 10:30 UK time! @gregcackett1 will be joining me after his weeks rest following a slight strain to his play dough adductor in last weeks race. Keep your fingers crossed for us and watch for the final 2-man race of the season! And as always a big thanks to @lukemarcusdawes and @taylor_lawrence1 for picking up the slack for Greg even more than normal this last week. ⁣ ⁣⁣ @deverewesterneurope ⁣⁣ @catalyst_invest ⁣⁣ @held_uk ⁣⁣ @dare2b_sports ⁣⁣ @ultimatetrainingsystems ⁣⁣ @lizardheatltd ⁣⁣ @qwixskinz ⁣⁣ @ne.enhance ⁣⁣ @raptor_weight_vests ⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ #bobsleigh #bobsled #worldchamps #altenberg #germany #teamgb #greatbritain #sports #wintersport #icesports

Hace una semana viví otro momento histórico,poder participar en el primer campeonato de España de Skeleton y ganarlo! Un capítulo más de todo lo que esté bonito deporte me ha dado.Sólo quería daros las gracias x empujar el trineo!Especialmente @munichsports @rcdespanyol #rcde @hebo.factory @bextrm @laligasports y a [email protected] vosotros!Queda una semana de temporada...y vamos al Mundial de Altenberg,Alemania (jueves y viernes) una temporada más y son 10 Campeonatos del Mundo 😍 #GoAnder #skeleton

Eyes on the prize! 🇮🇪☘️ #slidingirish #teamireland #ireland #skeletonsport #speed #focus #passion #drive #irishfitfam #konigssee #germany #irish #wintersport #sportphoto #athlete #race #fitfam #dublin #fitness #goals #goalsetting #process #wintersport #drive #racer

Sliding into Friday like... I’m also taking over @bwalkcommunity Instagram on Friday Feb. 21 so be sure to head over and check it out! :D

@kailliehumphries and @lagibbs84 kicks things off at the #2020WorldChmpionships tomorrow with the first two heats of the women’s bobsled race. Let’s go, team! 🏆 . . @omaze @underarmour @underarmourwomen @bmwgroupsports @bmwusa

🎉 Finally 🎉 Die Weltmeisterschaft 🇩🇪 steht an! Unser Saisonhöhepunkt beginnt morgen um 14.00 Uhr. @force1104 und ich gehen mit der Startnummer 6 ins Rennen. Drückt uns ein letztes Mal die Daumen😊 📸@rekords @spitzensport_bundeswehr @bmwmotorradde @sporthilfe @diethueringer @asq_gmbh @borbet_wheels #maxit #leitnerseilbahnberlin #teamthüringerwald #worldchampion #bobsleigh #altenberg #competition #race #raceday

Yesterday was the anniversary of @lauryncwilliams and I winning a silver [email protected] the 2014 Sochi Olympics. It remains one of my biggest athletic disappointments to this day, and it’s not about the color of the medal. The week had been extremely difficult, with brakemen race offs, stitches for me, a crash, and finally my sled breaking into 1,000 pieces after slamming into the braking stretch and needing to use spare parts from a sled on display in the @teamusa house. I entered that race quite dejected and physically battered and bruised, but still very much with a focus on going after what I wanted. For the first three runs, we did exactly that- we set start records and track records and led the race for the first 3 heats. The final heat, I made a costly mistake that caused us to drop out of gold medal position. It isn’t the mistake that haunts me- I’ve made plenty of mistakes in races as it’s part of sport- it’s what happened during that race. I didn’t trust myself as an athlete; I didn’t trust that I knew what to do or the voice inside my own head. I let others dictate my actions- as I believed that they would lead me to a gold medal. I let others control my career and my destiny, and for that I struggle to forgive myself. I take full responsibility for what happened in Sochi, I just should have known better- I should have trusted that little voice inside my head, and not only trusted it but used a bullhorn to amplify it. In my gut I knew things weren’t right, but I didn’t trust myself and let things happen instead of taking control. Because of this race I would go on to do great things using the lessons I’ve learned- 2 World Championships, an overall World Cup title, and another Olympic medal. And to be fair there is much to be proud of for what Lauryn and I had overcome to even get on the starting line of that race, however, I will always have a bit of regret and disappointment over that race and how I failed to trust myself as the athlete I am. @usabs #trustyourself

Standing trackside with my little side kick 😎 . . . . I never knew what I wanted to do for a career when I left school. People would ask me during high school what I would be taking in university, and I was almost embarrassed to say I would be pursuing my sport, and very rarely would I be totally honest and say I just want to be a mum, usually I would get 50/50 split on support. Many people are so sure that you need a university education to be successful in life. But I wasn’t the best at school-or maybe just disinterested. As I started pursuing my goals in skeleton I had the honour to watch both Shelley Rudman, and Noelle Pikus-Pace chase their goals all while being rockstar moms, travelling to all the tour stops with their kids in tow. And I knew after witnessing their journeys. I could do it too.. . . . #athlete #story #mum #postpatrum #csectionrecovery #goals #dreams #school #olympian #comeback #journey

Had a great time hanging out in the leadersbox last sunday! Doing the #Bosdance as Martin Haven called it 🤣 🛷 Top 10 to finish of the World Cup season! And most importantly qualified for World Champs. It was a bit of a roller coaster, but it all worked out. See you in Altenberg next week!! 🛷 Looking great in those #IcePeakCloths, thanks @remcopelser @icepeak_official! 🛷 #Latvia 🇱🇻 #Sigulda #SkeletonRacing #WorldCup #IBSFsliding #HappyToBeBack #Kimboslides #Rehab #headfirst #leaderbox #Dance #ClearlyNotADancer 🤦‍♀️🤣 #TeamNL 🇳🇱 #IBSF #TheSmileIsBack #Wintersport ❄

WHAT YOU NEED FOR #SUCCESS IS ALREADY IN YOU! - - - - - #commitment #dedication #relentless #hopeofabillion #foreverproud @foreverglobalhq

Paldies Jums par atbalstu! Jūs esat labākie! . . . . . #bobsleigh #latvija #bobslejs #ibsfsliding #spēksunjauda #sigulda #ibsfsliding #fani #zelts #sliding2beijing #sarkanbaltsarkans #gold #tauta