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

Makena Hodgson
Hodgson in November 2018
Personal information
Born (2000-07-27) 27 July 2000 (age 24)
Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Height167 cm (5 ft 6 in)
Sport
CountryCanada
SportLuge
Medal record
America-Pacific Luge Championship
Bronze medal – third place 2019 Whistler Women's singles

Career

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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

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  1. ^ "Makena Hodgson". Luge Canada. Retrieved 28 January 2022.
  2. ^ a b c "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.