Karlos Kirby

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Medal record
Bobsleigh
World Championships
Bronze	1993 Igls	Four-man

Karlos Kirby (born 1971) is an American bobsledder who competed during the 1990s.

A native of Iowa, he earned his bachelor's and master's degree at the University of New Mexico and an educational specialist degree from Drake University.

In bobsleigh, Kirby earned a bronze medal in the four-man event at the 1993 FIBT World Championships in Igls. Kirby competed in two Winter Olympics, earning his best finish of ninth in the four-man event at Albertville in 1992.

Kirby later became an instructor at Northern Arizona University. He also taught extension courses at Drake.

In 2006, Kirby signed on in the United States Navy Reserve as an ensign. As of 2007, he is a Lieutenant, Junior Grade, serving as a public affairs officer for the US Navy.

[edit] References

• Bobsleigh four-man world championship medalists since 1930
• Drake University course on theory of coaching featuring Kirby
• Four-man bobsleigh results: 1988-2002 Winter Olympics
• June 8, 2006 Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel article featuring Kirby as a press spokesperson - Accessed September 8, 2007.
• Northern Arizone University High Altitude Center featuring Kirby
• Northern Arizona University profile on Kirby joining the US Navy