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Canadian Olympic medallist Humphries taking year off from bobsled competition

Oct 7, 2018 | 1:45 PM

Canadian Kaillie Humphries is taking a year off from bobsled competitions, but she still has her sights set on at least one more Olympic Games.

The three-time Olympic medallist announced her plans Sunday on Twitter.

“I have been pushing limits 16 (years) straight & for this year I am stepping away from racing,” Humphries wrote.

“My goal is Beijing 2022 Olympics & 2026 in Calgary,” she continued, adding the wink face emoji. “With my recent engagement I am wanting (to) build a strong foundation for my marriage. Thanks for support & stay tuned as my journey continues.”

Humphries won back-to-back Olympic gold medals (Vancouver 2010 and Sochi 2014) with Heather Moyse as her brakeman. The 33-year-old Calgary native claimed bronze at this year’s Olympics in Pyeongchang with Phylicia George.

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Humphries also made history in November 2014, when she and Elana Meyers Taylor of the U.S. became the first women to pilot four-man bobsleds in a World Cup competition.

Humphries is a two-time world champion who also has 13 World Cup titles. She announced her engagement on Twitter last month.

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