Luge Canada Names Polish Olympian Maciej Kurowski Head Coach Through 2030

Luge Canada named three-time Polish Olympian Maciej Kurowski its new head coach through the 2030 Winter Olympic Games in the French Alps. The 40-year-old from Jelenia Gora previously coached South Korea at the most recent Winter Olympics and worked with that country's development team.

He also coached athletes from emerging luge nations through the International Luge Federation's development program, helping ten qualify for the 2022 Olympic Games.

Background on the Appointment Robert Fegg coached Canada's luge team from 2022 until his contract concluded in May. Kurowski spent 13 years competing for Poland, making his World Cup debut in Calgary in 2006 and his Olympic debut in Whistler, British Columbia, in 2010.

"I have a special story that connects me with Canada. It was the first country I ever visited in North America," Kurowski said Tuesday in a statement. He added that he had long admired the Canadian program and cited its commitment to excellence as a reason for accepting the role.

Canadian athletes won the country's first Olympic luge medals under a previous coach at the 2018 Winter Olympic Games. In the most recent Games, Canadian lugers placed 15th and 17th in women's singles and 10th in both men's and women's doubles but did not qualify in men's singles.

Luge Canada's executive director Tim Farstad said Kurowski brings Olympic experience, technical expertise, and a collaborative leadership style that aligns with the organization's goals.