Catherine Medeiros
Sport: | Bobsleigh |
Position: | Pilot |
Birth Date: | Mar. 29, 1991 (age 32) |
Birth Place: | Montreal |
Residence: | Montreal |
Instagram: | @supa_cath |
A well-rounded athlete, Catherine has been a core member of Canada’s National Bobsleigh Program since she took a recruitment camp in her hometown of Montreal after competing in a variety of sports for many years including long-distance running, soccer, and alpine skiing – a sport she competed in at the international level when she was 18.
Prior to being introduced to bobsleigh, Catherine competed on the world-stage in strongwoman events where she became the first Canadian woman to obtain her pro card as a strongwoman.
Eager to keep her athletic career alive, Catherine has now found her passion in bobsleigh where she splits her time mastering the art of driving and pushing sleds. While she deems the bobsleigh tour as her “school of life” as a member of the Development Bobsleigh Team, Catherine is also studying to become a Naturopathic Doctor.
She takes advantage of her off-season to stay connected and give back to her community through conducting fitness, movement and hit classes. Catherine has hosted fitness retreats in Ecuador with a multi-dimensional approach that takes clients beyond the physical aspect. Her strategy addresses more than just muscle strength and endurance – it also seeks to improve the mental, emotional and spiritual well-being.
Did You Know…
Catherine’s hero is her dad. Today, she can better understand the hardships and sacrifices he’s been through to allow for a better life for his kids. She loves to drive the track in Lake Placid and is always up for a trip to Konigssee as a brakewoman. At the 2018 PyeongChang Test Event, Catherine played the drums with a Korean band during the four-man event, encouraging the crowd to chant “CANADA” for the Canadian sleds.
Career Highlights
Gold | Silver | Bronze | Other | |
2021 - Europe Cup, Igls, AUT |
4th |
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2020 – Europe Cup, Igls, AUT |
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11th 2woman | ||
2020 – North American Cup, Lake Placid, USA |
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2woman |
2woman 2woman |
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2019 – Europe Cup, Konigssee, GER | 17th 2woman | |||
2019 – North American Cup, Park City, USA |
2woman 2woman 2woman |
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2019 – North American Cup Monobob, Lake Placid, USA | 2woman | |||
2019 – North American Cup, Calgary, CAN | 2woman | 2woman | ||
2018 – North American Cup, Lake Placid, USA | 2woman | |||
2017 – World Cup, Igls, AUT | 11th 2woman | |||
2016 – World Cup, Lake Placid, USA | 8th 2woman | |||
2016 – North American Cup, Calgary, CAN | 2woman |
World Championship Results
Brakewoman
Season |
Location |
Discipline |
Result |
Crew |
2018/19 | Whistler, CAN | Team | 6th | Doyle, Medeiros, Hol, Charney, Baumgartner, Variola |
2016/17 | Igls, AUT | 2woman | 11th | De Bruin, Medeiros |
Konigssee, GER | 2woman | 16th | De Bruin, Medeiros | |
Winterberg, GER | 2woman | 18th | De Bruin, Medeiros | |
Lake Placid, USA | 2woman | 8th | De Bruin, Medeiros | |
World Cup Results
Brakewoman
Season |
Location |
Discipline |
Result |
Crew |
2016/17 | Innsbruck, AUT | 2woman | 11th | De Bruin, Medeiros |
Konigssee, GER | 2woman | 16th | De Bruin, Medeiros | |
Winterberg, GER | 2woman | 18th | De Bruin, Medeiros | |
Lake Placid, USA | 2woman | 8th | De Bruin, Medeiros |