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Brittany

Bowe

Olympian 2014, 2018, 2022

Brittany Bowe
  • 0

    GOLD

  • 0

    SILVER

  • 2

    BRONZE

Athlete Bio#

Brittany bowe bronze medal 1000m 2022 olympics

Height

5'7"

Age

37

Hometown

Ocala, FL

Education

Florida Atlantic University ‘10

Quick Facts
  • Specialty: Long Track

  • Daughter of Michael and Deborah Bowe

  • Grew up playing basketball and soccer

  • Played basketball for Florida Atlantic Owls

  • Inducted to Florida Atlantic University’s Hall of Fame in 2019
  • Began inline skating at age eight and transitioned to speed skating in 2010

  • 2018 and 2019 Utah Olympic Female of the Year

Biographical Information 

Brittany Bowe is a distinguished American long track speed skater known for her remarkable achievements on the ice. Born in Ocala, Florida, she began her athletic journey in inline skating at the age of eight. In 2010, Bowe transitioned to speed skating, quickly making her mark in the sport. 

Throughout her career, Bowe has represented the United States in multiple Winter Olympics, earning a bronze medal in the team pursuit event at the Olympic Winter Games PyeongChang 2018. She and curler John Shuster shared the honor of carrying the American flag at the opening ceremony of the Olympic Winter Games Beijing 2022. She has also secured numerous medals in world championships and world cup events, solidifying her status as a leading figure in speed skating.

Off the ice, Bowe is dedicated to giving back to the community, a proud ambassador of “Right to Play,” an organization dedicated to empowering children in disadvantaged communities through organized sports. An openly gay athlete, she uses her platform to advocate for inclusivity and representation in sports. She has also spoken with Fortune 500 companies, organizations and retreats on topics like inclusion, leadership, empathy, health and wellness. Bowe prioritizes physical, mental and spiritual wellness through yoga. 

Olympic Experience
  • 3-time Olympian; 2-time Olympic medalist (2 bronze)
    • Olympic Games Beijing 2022, bronze (1000m - Women), 10th (1500m - Women), 16th (500m - Women)
    • Olympic Games Pyeongchang 2018, bronze (Team Pursuit 6 Laps - Women), 4th (1000m - Women), 5th (1500m - Women, 500m - Women)
    • Olympic Games Sochi 2014, 6th (Team Pursuit 6 Laps - Women), 8th (1000m - Women), 13th (2 x 500m - Women), 14th (1500m - Women)
World Championships Experience
  • Most recent: 2024 – silver (Team Sprint - Women), 4th (Team Pursuit 6 Laps - Women), 11th (1000m - Women, 1500m - Women)
  • Years of participation: 1000m - Women 2012, 2013, 2015, 2016, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2023, 2024; 1500m - Women 2015, 2016, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2023, 2024; Team Pursuit 6 Laps - Women 2023, 2024; Team Sprint - Women 2024; 500m - Women 2019, 2020, 2021; Sprint Combination - Women 2012, 2013, 2015, 2016, 2018, 2019, 2020; 2 x 500m - Women 2012, 2013, 2015, 2016; Road - 200m Time Trial - Women 2006, 2007, 2008; Road - 5000m Relay - Women 2006, 2007, 2008; Road - 500m Sprint - Women 2007, 2008; Track - 1000m - Women 2006, 2007, 2008; Track - 3000m Relay - Women 2007, 2008; Track - 300m Time Trial - Women 2006, 2007, 2008; Track - 500m Sprint - Women 2006, 2007, 2008
  • Medals: 27 (13 gold, 6 silver, 8 bronze)
    • Gold – 2021 (1000m - Women); 2019 (1000m - Women); 2016 (Sprint Combination - Women); 2015 (1000m - Women, 1500m - Women, Sprint Combination - Women); 2008 (Road - 5000m Relay - Women, Track - 3000m Relay - Women, Track - 300m Time Trial - Women); 2007 (Road - 5000m Relay - Women, Road - 500m Sprint - Women, Track - 3000m Relay - Women); 2006 (Road - 5000m Relay - Women)
    • Silver – 2024 (Team Sprint - Women); 2021 (1500m - Women); 2018 (Sprint Combination - Women); 2016 (2 x 500m - Women); 2015 (2 x 500m - Women); 2008 (Track - 1000m - Women)
    • Bronze – 2023 (Team Pursuit 6 Laps - Women); 2019 (1500m - Women, Sprint Combination - Women); 2016 (1000m - Women, 1500m - Women); 2013 (1000m - Women); 2008 (Track - 500m Sprint - Women); 2007 (Road - 200m Time Trial - Women)

Athlete News#

Career Highlights#

  • 2022-23

    • World Cup 6 - 1000m 4th
    • World Cup 5 - Team Pursuit Bronze; 1000m Bronze; 1500m 8th
    • World Cup 4 - 1500m 4th
    • World Cup 3 - Team Pursuit Bronze
  • 2021-22

    • 2022 World Cup Final - 1000m Overall Champion; 1500m Overall Silver; 1000m Silver; 500m (2) Silver; 500m (1) 4th; 1500m 7th
    • 2022 Olympic Team Trials - 500m Gold; 1000m Gold; 1500m Gold
    • 2021-22 World Cup 4 - 1500m Gold; 1000m Silver
    • 2021-22 World Cup 3 - 1000m Bronze
    • 2021-22 World Cup 2 - 1000m Gold
    • 2021-22 World Cup 1 - 1000m Gold; 1500m Silver
  • 2020-21

    • 2020-21 World Cup 2 - 1500m Gold: 1000m Gold; 500m 10th
    • 2020-21 World Cup 1 - 1500m Gold; 1000m Gold; 500m #1 14th; 500m #2 6th
  • 2019-20

    • 2019-20 World Cup Final - 1000m Overall Champion
    • 2019-20 World Cup 4 - Nagano: 1000m Gold (TR)
    • 2019-20 World Cup 3 - Kazakhstan: 1000m Gold, 1500m Bronze
    • 2019-20 World Cup 1 - Belarus: 1000m Gold (TR), 1500m Bronze
  • 2018-19

    • 2018-19 World Cup Finals: 1000m Gold (WR); 1500m Silver
    • 2018-19 World Cup 5: 1000m Gold; 1500m Silver
    • 2018-19 US National Champion
    • 2018-19 World Cup 4 - 1000m Gold; 1500m Gold; 500m Bronze
    • 2018-19 World Cup 3 - 1000m Gold; 500m Bronze; 1500m Bronze
    • 2018-19 World Cup 2 - 1000m Silver; 1500m Bronze; 500m Bronze
    • 2018-19 World Cup 1 - 1500m Gold
  • 2017-18

    • 2017-18 World Cup Salt Lake City - 1000m 6th; 500m 13th; 1500m 13th
    • 2017-18 World Cup Stavanger - 500m 4th; 1000m 5th; 500m 14th; 1500m 19th
    • 2017-18 World Cup Heerenveen - B 500m Gold; B 1000m Gold; 500m 5th; 1500m 9th
    • 2017-18 Long Track World Cup Team
  • 2012-17

    • 2016 World Cup Heerenveen - 1000m Bronze
    • 2015-16 World Cup season - 20x medalist, 10 Gold
    • 2014-15 World Cup season - 12x medalist, four Gold
    • 2013-14 World Cup season - 11x medalist, including two Gold
    • 2012-13 US Single Distance Long Track Championships - 1000m Silver
    • 2012-13 US Single Distance Long Track Championships - 1500m Silver
    • 2012-13 World Cup Overall - 1000m Silver

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