Mitchel Malyk

2014-02-12T04:44:00.000-08:00

So now ends my first ever Olympic Winter Games competition, I would be lying if I said it did not change me as an athlete and a person. I believe I have gained much knowledge and experience looking forward towards the next four years. I cannot thank my friends, family, and supporters enough for all the excitement and positive energy throughout my competition. Olympic medal or not I feel like I am truly the winner because of all of you.

Also...should probably get a mouthguard that doesn't look like I only have one tooth...

2014-02-07T21:28:00.000-08:00

So todays the big day! Run 1-2 start February 8th 6:30pm local time. (7.30 am Calgary time)

Run 3-4 start February 9th at 6:30pm Russia time.

Here is the full schedule: https://www.sochi2014.com/en/luge

2014-02-05T10:46:00.001-08:00

Two days to go

2014-02-04T02:04:00.001-08:00

So we begin our first day of training bright and early tomorrow.

2014-02-02T09:44:00.003-08:00

Finally settled here in the Olympic village!

Some best wishes cards were awesome to receive! Thank you all so much!!!

2014-01-31T02:49:00.002-08:00

Today I leave for the Sochi 2014 Olympic village!!!

Schladming ski race with about 60,000 people

Beautiful view from hotel balcony

Photos from around Berchtesgaden

2014-01-28T01:38:00.001-08:00

10 days left until the Sochi 2014 winter Olympics! Cannot be more excited! I'd like to give a huge thanks to my sponsor Walton International for their support throughout the season!

2014-01-22T11:38:00.002-08:00

Canada's 2014 olympic luge team!

2014-01-21T09:47:00.000-08:00

Arrived in Latvia for the final world cup of the season and getting a taste of winter, which we seemed to have avoided most of the year!

2014-01-17T02:39:00.002-08:00

After a fairly rough week of training I did not manage to qualify for the world cup tomorrow here in Altenberg. Although staying positive and ready for the next and final world cup of the season in Sigulda, Latvia!

2014-01-13T05:46:00.001-08:00

Heading into the 2nd last world cup week of the season here in Altenberg, Germany!

"Super man start" Altenberg

Team mate John Fennell

Day trip into Dresden on our day off

2014-01-10T23:33:00.001-08:00

Another 20th place in Königssee last weekend! Happy with the result based on the runs I had, which were pretty rough. Now in Altenberg, Germany for the week training.

2014-01-03T02:05:00.002-08:00

Finished 12th place in todays nations cup race after a fairly rough run. Although I did qualify for the race here in Koënigssee on Sunday!

View from mens start

New years eve team dinner

2013-12-31T01:46:00.000-08:00

Day off of sliding here in Germany so we did some sight seeing of Hitlers bunker

2013-12-28T13:13:00.000-08:00

So here we go again! After a wonderful christmas break I am heading back over to Berchtesgaden, Germany today. To start training for the 6th world cup of the season.

Photos from the track

2013-12-18T09:24:00.001-08:00

Me receiving my Olympic team jacket

2013-12-17T13:30:00.004-08:00

Officially on the Canadian Olympic team for Sochi 2014!!!

2013-12-14T17:52:00.000-08:00

Another 19th in todays race! Runs were a little rough but managed to pull off another top 20. Now back to Calgary tomorrow for christmas holidays, then off to Germany again on the 27th. Happy holidays to everyone!

2013-12-13T10:42:00.000-08:00

6th place finish in qualifying yesterday, so I will be racing this saturday here in Park City. Will try and find a link to watch the race!

2013-12-11T21:16:00.002-08:00

Training has been going a little rough here in Park City, but I am hoping to work out the kinks before tomorrow's qualification race tomorrow!

2013-12-07T13:27:00.002-08:00

19th place in yesterdays race!! A career best for me, couldn't be more excited about breaking the top 20. Now ranked 27th overall, and hopefully keep climbing the ladder in next weeks race in Park City, Utah. Heading down there bright and early tomorrow morning.

Podium shot of me taking first place in Park City 2 years ago!

2013-12-06T06:01:00.000-08:00

Great photo by David McColm at yesterdays Nations Cup

2013-12-05T20:39:00.000-08:00

Came 11th in nations cup today! The run was okay but I think I can pick up some more speed in tomorrows race here in Whistler. There will be live coverage of the race on CBC sports, live online stream. Race starts at 5:30pm local time.

Throw back to Whistler two years ago

2013-12-02T20:49:00.002-08:00

Finished 23rd during Saturdays race in Winterberg! Same result as last world cup after a fairly good run! Back in Calgary for the night, then off to Whistler in the morning for the next world cup. Good to be home in Canada!

2013-11-30T01:04:00.002-08:00

Found a link to the race https://www.oleoletv.me/watch/live/streaming/online/free/diretta/2/18694104548820/november-30-2013/luge-world-cup-in-winterberg.html