Courtney Zablocki facts for kids

Courtney Zablocki, born on January 28, 1981, is an American athlete who was a fantastic luger. Luge is a super-fast winter sport where athletes slide down an icy track on a small sled, feet first! Courtney competed in many big races, including the World Cup and eight World Championships, from 1997 to 2010. She even went to two Winter Olympics. Her best Olympic result was an amazing fourth place in 2006 in Turin, Italy. She was incredibly close to winning a medal, missing it by less than half a second!

Courtney's Luge Career

Courtney Zablocki was a top competitor in the sport of luge for many years. She started competing on the World Cup luge circuit in 1997. This circuit is a series of international races where the best lugers from around the world compete.

Olympic Achievements

Courtney proudly represented the United States in two Winter Olympics.

• She competed in the 2002 Winter Olympics.
• She also competed in the 2006 Winter Olympics in Turin, Italy.

Her best performance was in 2006, where she finished fourth in the women's singles event. This is a huge achievement, showing she was one of the fastest lugers in the world!

World Championship Results

Besides the Olympics, Courtney also competed in the FIL World Luge Championships. These are major international competitions held every year. Her best finish at these championships was ninth place. This happened in 2004 in Nagano, Japan, in the women's singles event.

Life Beyond the Track

Courtney Zablocki was born in Hinsdale, Illinois. She lived in Highlands Ranch, Colorado, for a long time. After her amazing luge career, she started new adventures.

Working and Serving

Before the 2006 Winter Olympics, Courtney worked at The Home Depot. She was part of the gardening department from 2004 until the summer of 2006. After the 2006 Olympics, she joined the Colorado Army National Guard. This shows her dedication to serving her country.

Retirement from Luge

Courtney announced her retirement from competitive luge on August 9, 2010. Even though she stopped racing, she still wanted to stay involved with US Luge. She hoped to help the sport in other ways.

New Beginnings: Marriage and Business

On June 30, 2009, Courtney got married and took her husband's last name, Landin. Courtney Landin now lives in Stockholm, Sweden. She has become a successful businesswoman and author.

• She owns two businesses: LivingHealthyHappy.com and HappySleepingBaby.com.
• She has written several books. Her first book, "Gravidstyrka," is about training during pregnancy.
• She has also written "Happy Sleeping Baby ~ Your guide for sleep success" and "Mammastyrka," a training book for after pregnancy. You can find all her books on her websites.

Helping Other Professionals

Courtney Landin has also created an online course called "Gravidstyrka Certification." This course helps other professionals learn how to support women. It teaches them how to assist women with exercise during and after their pregnancies.