Makena Hodgson

Makena Hodgson (born 27 July 2000) is a Canadian luger.[1][2]

Makena Hodgson
Hodgson in November 2018
Personal information
NationalityCanadian
Born (2000-07-27) 27 July 2000
Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Height167 cm (5 ft 6 in)
Sport
CountryCanada
SportLuge
Medal record
America-Pacific Luge Championship
Bronze medal – third place2019 WhistlerWomen's singles

Career

In 2019–20, Hodgson became a full-time member of the Canadian World Cup team.[2] Hodgson's best performance was a 14th-place finish in December 2019.[2]

In December 2020, Hodgson won her first National title.[3]

In January 2022, Hodgson was named to Canada's 2022 Olympic team.[4][5][6]

References

  1. "Makena Hodgson". Luge Canada. Retrieved 28 January 2022.
  2. "Makena Hodgson". olympic.ca. Retrieved 28 January 2022.
  3. "Makena Hodgson Wins First Senior National Luge Crown at Canadian Championships in Whistler". Luge Canada. 5 December 2022. Retrieved 28 January 2022.
  4. Nichols, Paula (18 January 2022). "Team Canada to have six luge athletes at Beijing 2022". www.olympic.ca. Canadian Olympic Committee. Retrieved 18 January 2022.
  5. "Veterans Walker, Snith to lead young Canadian luge team at Beijing Winter Games". Canadian Press. Toronto, Ontario, Canada. 18 January 2022. Retrieved 18 January 2022.
  6. Austin, Daniel (18 January 2022). "Calgary's Hodgson ready for her Olympic dream". Calgary Sun. Calgary, Alberta, Canada. Retrieved 28 January 2022.


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