Mike Douglas Canadian skeleton racer Date of Birth: 31.03.1971 Country: Canada

1. Biography of Mike Douglas
2. Early Career
3. Olympic Debut

Biography of Mike Douglas

Canadian skeleton athlete Mike Douglas, born on March 31, 1971, in Toronto, Canada, is known for his impressive performances in the sport. Before pursuing skeleton in 2003, Douglas excelled in track and field and soccer, particularly during his time at the University of Toronto. It was during a soccer game that his friend, Canadian racer Pascal Richard, noticed Douglas' athletic abilities and invited him to try out for the sport of skeleton. In 2004, Douglas was named a member of the Canadian national team and competed in a stage of the European Cup.

Early Career

Douglas made his World Cup debut in 2007, finishing 18th in Nagano. He continued to achieve impressive results, consistently placing in the top ten in the Intercontinental Cup for the next two seasons. In January 2009, Douglas even won gold medals during competitions in Cesana, Italy. His career reached a new high in 2009 when he earned fourth place in the third World Cup race, his best result to date. By the end of the 2009-2010 season, Douglas ranked 11th overall.

Olympic Debut

Douglas had the opportunity to make his Olympic debut in Vancouver. He particularly enjoyed the Whistler tracks used for the 2010 Winter Olympics in skeleton, bobsled, and luge, as they suited his style with their steep and relatively short duration. Alongside Jeff Pain and John Montgomery, Douglas competed in the men's individual race. Despite his dedication to the sport, Douglas also works as an X-ray technician at Foothills Hospital in Calgary when he is not training and competing. Additionally, he is an avid collector of beer and other mugs, picking them up during his international career. Standing at 172 cm tall and weighing 77.5 kg, Douglas continues to make his mark in the world of skeleton.