Cherrelle

Garrett

HEIGHT 5'5" WEIGHT 165 lbs

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Cherrelle Garrett was born in San Francisco, California on May 7, 1989. The native of Hayward, California graduated with a Bachelor's of Art degree in Sociology from the University of California at Berkeley, where she also starred on the Track and Field team. Cherrelle was introduced to the sport of Bobsled by Elana Meyers Taylor, who recruited her. She ran track with Elana's husband, Nic Taylor, at Mt. Eden High School, where her love of sports began.  Cherrelle is active in her community, volunteering for the Girls and Boys Club and helping people reach their full potential as a fitness instructor during off season.

 

FUN FACTS

- She loves making people laugh and smile.  

CAREER HIGHLIGHTS

World Championship Highlights:

• Women's Bobsled  5th in Igls (2/16)
• Women's Bobsled GOLD (2/15)
• Women's Bobsled  5th (2/15)

Team Awards:

• 2015 - Team of the Year with Elana Meyers Taylor

 

World Cup Highlights:

• Women's Bobsled  GOLD in Winterberg (12/15); GOLD in Lake Placid (1/16); SILVER in Whistler (1/16); 4th in St. Moritz (2/16)
  
• Women's Bobsled  8th in Altenberg (11/15)
• Women's Bobsled  BRONZE in St. Moritz (1/15); BRONZE in Igls (2/15)
• Women's Bobsled  GOLD in Lake Placid (12/14); GOLD in Calgary (12/14); GOLD in Altenberg (1/15); 6th in Koenigssee (1/15); GOLD in La Plagne (1/15); GOLD in Sochi (2/15)

 

North America's Cup Highlights:

• Women's Bobsled  GOLD in Calgary #2 (11/14); SILVER in Calgary #1 (11/14); GOLD in Park City #1 (11/14)

 

 

VIDEO HIGHLIGHTS

World Championships Experience

• Most recent: 2017 – 10th (Team Competition - Mixed)
• Years of participation: Team Competition - Mixed 2015, 2017; 2-Man Competition - Women 2015, 2016
• Medals: 1 (1 gold)
• Gold – 2015 (2-Man Competition - Women)