Helen Upperton

Helen Upperton is a revered Canadian bobsledder known for her Olympic silver medal, who now contributes as a sports analyst and coach. After transitioning to bobsleigh in 2002, Helen Upperton quickly established herself as a formidable competitor, making an indelible mark on Canadian winter sports. She achieved a groundbreaking milestone in November 2005 by securing Canada’s first-ever women’s World Cup medal, a historic feat. This success was swiftly followed by another pioneering victory in January 2006, when she earned the country’s first women’s World Cup gold medal.

Following her retirement from competitive sport, Upperton seamlessly transitioned into influential roles within sports administration and athlete development. She joined WinSport Canada as the manager of community relations, where she applied her firsthand athletic experience to foster stronger connections and engagement within the broader sporting community. Subsequently, Upperton took on the pivotal role of head coach for WinSport Academy’s bobsleigh program, diligently training and mentoring emerging bobsledders and shaping the next generation of high-performance athletes through expert guidance. Upperton has also established herself as a highly respected commentator and expert analyst for bobsleigh and skeleton.

She provided insightful and engaging coverage for CBC during both the 2014 and 2018 Winter Olympics, offering her unparalleled athlete perspective to a national audience. Her exceptional contributions to sports broadcasting were formally recognized in 2020 when she was awarded a prestigious Canadian Screen Award for ‘Best Sports Analyst’ for her compelling and expert coverage of the Bobsleigh World Championship event, further solidifying her prominent status as a leading voice in winter sports analysis and a valuable asset to any broadcast team.