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 speedskating in 2010 post-Olympic Winter Games Vancouver 2010
11-time inline skating world medalist; 17-time speedskating world medalist

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: 2025 – 5th (Team Pursuit 6 Laps - Women), 10th (1500m - Women), 13th (1000m - Women)
Years of participation: 1000m - Women 2012, 2013, 2015, 2016, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2023, 2024, 2025; 1500m - Women 2015, 2016, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2023, 2024, 2025; Team Pursuit 6 Laps - Women 2023, 2024, 2025; 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)

Education

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