Makowsky Lucas

Lucas Makowsky - (2018)

Athlete: Long-Track Speedskating

Represented Canada in men’s team pursuit at 2010 and 2014 Winter Olympics, respectively winning gold in Vancouver and placing fourth in Sochi.
Six-time participant in world all-around championships, highlighted by 2010 silver medal in 1,500 metres . . . four-time participant in world single distance championships, highlighted in 2011 by placing third in 1,500 and second in team pursuit . . . winner of various team pursuit medals in World Cup competitions plus a 2009 silver medal in 1,500.
Canadian junior champion in 2006 . . . national senior champion at 10,000 metres in 2008-09, 5,000 metres in 2009-11 and 2013, and 1,500 metres in 2010 . . . retired in 2014, began skating in 1993 . . . won five gold medals at 2002 Saskatchewan Winter Games . . . helped establish Lucas Makowsky Award at Wilfrid Walker School to perpetuate positive impacts Adopt An Athlete partnership had on the school and community.