Elsa Desmond
Elsa Desmond (born 6 August 1997), nicknamed the "Flying Doctor" is an English-born luger who competes for Ireland. She was Irelands first Olympic luge athlete and the Irish flag bearer in the opening ceremony of the 2022 Winter Olympics.
Desmond in 2018 | |
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | 6 August 1997 Buckingham, Buckinghamshire, United Kingdom |
| Alma mater | King's College London |
| Occupation | physician / olympics |
| Years active | 2018–present |
| Sport | |
| Country | Ireland |
| Sport | Luge |
| Rank | 27th World Cup Overall Women's Singles Overall 2023/2024 |
| Event | Singles |
| Coached by | Adam Rosen |
| Achievements and titles | |
| Olympic finals | 2022 |
| World finals | 2019 FIL World Luge Championships, 2021 FIL World Luge Championships, 2023 FIL World Luge Championships, 2024 FIL World Luge Championships |
| Highest world ranking | 10th (2019 U23 World Championships) |
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