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Jane Channell, a two-time Olympian in skeleton, transitions her athletic discipline and motivational spirit to inspire audiences through speaking engagements, sharing insights from her career as a competitive athlete and her personal journey.
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The national governing body for bobsleigh and skeleton in Canada, of which Jane Channell is a member and supported by partners such as Karbon.
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Jane Channell, born on August 23, 1988, in North Vancouver, British Columbia, developed an interest in skeleton after watching the Salt Lake City 2002 Olympic Games. This initial curiosity grew into a passion, leading her to pursue the sport seriously. Before dedicating herself to skeleton, Channell was a varsity sprinter for Simon Fraser University, where she also earned a Bachelor of Science in Physical Geography in 2011. Her athletic background in track and field and her academic pursuits laid a foundation for her disciplined approach to high-performance sport. Following a significant personal loss in 2009, Channell found renewed purpose in her athletic ambitions, channeling her focus into skeleton while honoring the memory of her late boyfriend.
Channell’s career progression in skeleton began in earnest after she moved to Whistler in 2011 to train full-time. She quickly advanced, making the national development team in her second year and subsequently moving to Calgary for further training. Her first international competition season in 2012-13 saw her win the overall North American Cup title. She then moved to the Intercontinental Cup circuit before making her World Cup debut. A pivotal moment occurred at the 2015 World Championships where she finished fourth, narrowly missing a podium finish but establishing her presence on the global stage. The 2015-16 season marked a breakout year, as she achieved her first World Cup podium finishes, securing a third place in Winterberg and a second place in Park City, leading to a third-place ranking in the overall World Cup standings despite a persistent hamstring injury.
Her dedication culminated in two Olympic appearances, first at PyeongChang 2018, where she finished 10th, and again at Beijing 2022, placing 17th. In 2020, Channell earned her first World Championship medal, a silver in the non-Olympic mixed team skeleton event with Dave Greszczyszyn. Throughout her career, she has consistently been an athlete ambassador for Fast and Female and a classroom mentor for Classroom Champions, demonstrating her commitment to inspiring the next generation. These roles reflect her broader interest in health and safety, a field she also works in as an environmental consulting firm.
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