About
Luger and Olympic athlete known for competing in women's doubles luge alongside Chevonne Forgan and for making history as part of the first American women's doubles luge team to compete at the Winter Olympics which finished fifth at the 2026 Milano Cortina Games. She is also known for being a World Championship medalist and for her Instagram account showcasing career highlights, travel, and ceramics.
Before fame
She began practicing luge at age eight after her father introduced her to the sport near their hometown. She joined the USA Luge development team when she was 10 years old and earned a spot on the junior national team at 16. She transitioned from singles to doubles luge in 2020 and partnered with Chevonne Forgan for the 2021-2022 season.
Trivia
She and Chevonne Forgan became the first American women's doubles luge team to win a World Cup gold medal in November 2024. She founded the ceramics business Kirkby Luge & Clay and handcrafted more than 2,000 ceramic pins for the 2026 Winter Olympics. She appeared in People, Women's Health, and Us Weekly following her viral Olympic Village dating posts in 2026.
Family life
She was born in Ray Brook, New York, and grew up near Lake Placid. Her father James Kirkby was a former U.S. Air Force bobsledder who introduced her to luge and passed away in June 2024. She has an older brother named Ilya and a younger brother named Matthew.
Associated with
She has created custom ceramic artwork celebrating Elana Meyers including magnets and pins for the 2026 Winter Olympics.
