Devin Wardrope

A self-described adrenaline junkie, Devin loved sports but couldn’t find one that suited his desire for speed. His parents enrolled him in various sports like soccer, wrestling, track and field, and karate, but none quite captured his passion.

Enter luge!

When he was 11 years old in 2013, his life took a thrilling turn after his parents encouraged him to take a luge recruitment camp in Calgary. As he cautiously laid down in the sled, and took his first turns down the icy chute in Calgary, he discovered his calling. Devin found an immediate connection with the individuality of the sport, the speed and the adrenaline rush it provides.

A week later, his parents received a call that changed the course of his life. He was invited to train in luge full time.

Fast forward a decade and Devin is still deeply committed to the sport. He understands the privilege of representing Canada on the international stage and believes it is a dream come true.

Driven to achieve his Olympic dream and medal at a home World Cup, Devin is part of talented doubles duo with Cole Zajanski who are now ready to mix it up with the world’s best. His most cherished sliding moment in his young career came in 2022-23 when he and Cole missed a podium finish by .020 seconds at the Whistler World Cup. The adrenaline rush and electricity they felt on the track was indescribable and has motivated them to dig deeper, push faster in their podium pursuit.

Did You Know: The Olympic Track in Beijing, China holds a special place in Devin’s heart. It marked a significant milestone in his young career as it was the site of his first-ever top-10 finish, a moment that reaffirmed Zajanski-Wardrope’s competitiveness on the international stage. Beyond the athletic achievement, he marvels at the architecture of the facility and its unique design which presents a captivating challenge….A lesser-known fact about Devin is he has a deep passion for road trips. Devin takes every opportunity to embark on an adventure, hopping into the car and hitting the open road to explore new places through the windshield….If he wasn’t sliding he would be pursuing an education. Post-secondary education is also important to him. While he takes courses through Athabasca University, he hopes after luge he will continue to further his studies and delve into the world of learning and travelling.

Outside of Sport: Devin enjoys psychology and studying how the brain works. In his free time, he enjoys photography, 3D printing/CAD Design, playing games, fixing things, working on his car, spending time with friends, and watching movies.

Career Highlights

2020 – World Cup, Altenberg, GER: 13 (doubles)
2019 – Canadian Junior Championships, Whistler, CAN: 4
2019 – Canadian Youth Championships, Calgary, CAN: 2, 1 
2019 – Junior World Cup, Winterberg, GER: 16
2019 – Junior World Championships, Igls, AUT: 21, 16
2019 – Junior World Cup, St. Moritz, SUI: 7, 13, 8
2019 – Junior World Cup, Calgary, CAN: 5, 9, 1
2019 – Junior World Cup, Park City, USA: 10, 4, 7, 4
2018 – Canadian Junior Championships, Whistler, CAN: 3
2018 – Canadian Youth Championships, Whistler, CAN: 1 (doubles), 3 (singles)
2018 – NorAm, Calgary, CAN: 1
2018 – NorAm, Whistler, CAN: 2
2018 – NorAm, Lake Placid, USA: 2

Past Results