Shane Hook

Shane Hook was born on August 24, 1990 in Grapevine, Texas. The native of Lodi, California grew up playing ice hockey and started sliding luge at 11 years old. He was sliding Luge on the USA National Team and in 2012 changed over to bobsled. He has enjoyed the transition so far and hopes to continue sliding for many years.

FUN FACTS

- He started sliding at 11 years old
- He finished 5th at Junior Worlds (luge) in 2010
- He played ice hockey, growing up in Texas
- He plays guitar after training to relax
- He lived off and on at the Lake Placid OTC for 10 years

Career Highlights

• World Cup, 2012 (Double - Open)
• World Cup, 2011 (Double - Open)
• Junior World Championships, Innsbruck, 2010 (Team - Relay - Mixed, Double - Open)