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Clarke made her official Olympic debut at the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Games, representing Team Canada. At 21 years old, she finished 19th overall in the women’s individual skeleton event on February 14, 2026, recording a cumulative time of 3:53.02.
While she didn’t reach the podium, Brighton’s Hallie Clarke made her hometown proud in her world Olympic debut at the Cortina Sliding Centre, finishing 19th overall in women’s skeleton on Saturday, Feb. 14, 2026.
The 21-year-old representing Team Canada also pulled off one of the top times – and her personal best – in the final heat today as the 11th fastest down the track.
She finished with a cumulative time of 3:53.02 after four heats.
Hallie Clarke Profile
| Attribute | Detail |
|---|---|
| Sport | Skeleton |
| Hometown | Brighton, Ontario |
| Olympic Debut | Milano Cortina 2026 |
| World Titles | 2024 World Champion (Senior), 2025 World Junior Champion |
| Historical Achievement | First athlete to hold both Senior and Junior World titles simultaneously |
Career Highlights
Background: Originally a figure skater, she transitioned to skeleton at age 14 after seeing a recruitment sign in Calgary.
Youngest World Champion: In 2024, at age 19, she became the youngest ever world champion in women’s skeleton.
Youth Olympics: She previously represented Canada at the Lausanne 2020 Winter Youth Olympic Games, finishing 12th.
2026 Performance: During her 2026 Olympic debut, she achieved a personal best run time of 57.98 seconds in her final heat, moving up two spots from her initial ranking.
About Hallie
Hallie Clarke is rewriting the story of Canadian skeleton racing. At just 21 years old, the Brighton, Ontario native has already made history, capturing gold at the 2024 World Championships in Winterberg, Germany and becoming the first athlete ever to hold both the Junior and Senior World titles simultaneously. Her rapid rise has marked her as one of the sport’s most formidable new forces.
Hallie’s skeleton journey began in 2018, when the then 14-year-old traded in her skates for a sled. Her natural speed, focus, and fearlessness quickly turned heads, earning her a spot on the Canadian National Team and a role as the Women’s alternate at the 2022 Olympic Games — all before she turned 18.
Her success has been forged through resilience. From overcoming mental and physical setbacks to growing up on the road, Hallie has faced every challenge head-on — emerging stronger, sharper, and more determined than ever.
Now, with her sights set firmly on the 2026 Olympic Games, Hallie trains with relentless dedication, carrying the maple leaf on her back and the fire of competition in her heart. Her journey is just beginning — and the best is yet to come.