Tirza
Lara
SKELETON ATHLETE
About me
I came from an unconventional sport: Ballet. I studied dance for 11 years before getting sidelined due to a knee injury. Looking for a replacement sport, a childhood memory of watching a sliding competition in my hometown of Calgary inspired me to seek out skeleton. I instantly knew I wanted to commit to a life of chasing speed after taking my first run at the Whistler Sliding Centre. The following summer of 2018 I moved out at 16 to work for the facility and further my involvement. At first it was challenging to manage the costs of training and living on my own, especially hailing from a low income family. However those experiences shaped my strong work ethic and discipline. Four years later I am pleased to say that I'm now on Team Canada.
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In addition to training full time, I am also a full time student completing my 3rd year of an undergraduate degree in Biological Sciences.
2023/24 Season
North American Cup - Whistler
Dec 1-2, 2023
Whistler Sliding Centre
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North American Cup - Park City, UT
Dec 9, 2023
Utah Olympic Park
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Europe Cup - Winterberg GER
Dec 15, 2023
Veltins Eis Arena
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Europe Cup - Altenberg GER
Dec 21, 2023
SachsenEnergie-Eiskanal
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North American Cup - Lake Placid, NY
Mar 7-8, 2024
Mount Van Hoevenburg
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HighLights
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Junior World Championships
14th Place - Winterberg, Germany (2023)
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North American Cup
1st Place - Whister, BC (2023)
1st Place - Whistler, BC (2023)
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1st Place Overall (22/23)
6th Place - Lake Placid, NY (2023)
6th Place - Lake Placid, NY (2023)
5th Place - Lake Placid, NY (2022)
3rd Place - Lake Placid, NY (2022)
6th Place - Park City, UT (2022)
5th Place - Park City, UT (2022)
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Nationals
5th Place - Whistler, BC (2022)
4th Place - Whistler, BC (2022)
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Provincials
1st Place - BC Championships (2023)
1st Place - AB Championships (2023)
2nd Place - BC Championships (2022)
2nd Place - AB Championships (2021)
Partners
Tirza Lara
SKELETON ATHLETE
Sun Peaks, Canada