Emily Baadsvik

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Emily Baadsvik
Personal information
Born (1983-04-12) April 12, 1983 (age 39) [1]
Smithers, British Columbia
Sport
CountryFlag of Canada (Pantone).svg  Canada
SportBobsleigh pictogram.svg Bobsleigh
Medal record
Women´s Bobsleigh
Representing Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg  Canada
World Championships
Bronze medal icon (B initial).svg 2012 Lake Placid Mixed team

Emily Baadsvik (born April 12, 1983) is a Canadian bobsledder.

Career highlights

Olympic Winter Games
2014 – Sochi, Alternate – Push Athlete, Did Not Compete
World Championships
2013 – St. Moritz, Bronze medal icon.svg 3rd with Kaillie Humphries
2012 – Lake Placid, 6th with Jennifer Ciochetti
World Cup Single Events
2013/2014 – Park City, 13th with Jennifer Ciochetti
2012/2013 – La Plagne, 13th with Jennifer Ciochetti
2012/2013 – Park City, 14th with Jennifer Ciochetti
2011/2012 – La Plagne, Gold medal icon.svg 1st with Kaillie Humphries
2011/2012 – Whistler, Gold medal icon.svg 1st with Kaillie Humphries
2011/2012 – St. Moritz, 4th with Kaillie Humphries
2011/2012 – Königsee, Silver medal icon.svg 2nd with Kaillie Humphries

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