5'8''
41
Chico, CA
University of California Davis '05, Exercise Biology
Emily Azevedo graduated from the University of California, Davis in 2005 with a degree in exercise biology. While attending UC-Davis, Azevedo held the 100-meter hurdles school record an athlete on the track and field team.
Azevedo's decision to become a bobsledder came after watching the 2006 Olympic Winter Games in Torino, Italy. Azevedo made her debut during the 2006-2007 season. She traveled to World Championships in St. Moritz, Switzerland with driver Erin Pac where they finished eighth. For the 2008-09 season, Azevedo teamed with driver Bree Schaaf, winning the National Championships. At whistler, Azevedo and Schaaf raced to a 5th place finish on the 2010 Olympic track.
The veteran finally had a breakthrough in the 2012-2013 season with pilot Jamie Greubel when the team slid a silver medal performance in the La Plagne, France World Cup event. Azevedo continues to lead the women's team as the most experienced brakeman.
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