TOBI'S
PUSH
TO
2026
SUMMARY
WELCOME!
"I'm Tobi, a proud Calgarian with Nigerian roots, representing Team Canada as a brakeman in bobsleigh. After wrapping up my first season, I'm pushing towards my next major goal —competing at the 2026 Winter Olympics.
As a brakeman, my job is to generate explosive speed off the start by pushing the sled and eventually pulling the brakes after racing down the track at speeds up to 150 km/h. To be honest, bobsleigh was never part of my plan. I found my way here after a knee injury changed my path, leading me to a sport I never expected to compete in.
Reaching the Olympic stage takes much more than just hard work, it takes support. Scroll down to learn more about my journey and how you can be part of it!"
Sincerely,
Tobi Ade
MY STORY
HOW'D I GET HERE?
June 2018
After 6 years of competitive club soccer, I decided to hang up my soccer cleats to focus on my university education. I was admitted to the University of Alberta for a Bachelors in Civil Engineering. That summer I moved from Calgary to Edmonton!
November 2022
My passion for sports never faded! I continued to play recreational sports with friends throughout my university degree but unfortunately suffered an ACL tear in my right knee during a playoff soccer game. On the bright side, we still won the game!
June 2023
Despite my bad knee, I was able to walk across the stage at my graduation and also found job at Stantec working in land development. I spent the next year designing communities in Calgary!
August 2023
It was finally time for my ACL reconstruction surgery. The next few months were spent in undergoing intense physiotherapy, pushing myself to regain the athleticism I once had. My goal coming out of surgery was simply to return to recreational sports and move the way I used to.
May 2024
Luckily, rehab was going well. A friend of mine encouraged me to attend RBC Training Grounds to test my athleticism, and to my surprise, my sprint speed caught the attention of the National Bobsleigh Program. Before I knew it, I was part of their recruitment process—because why not!
November 2024
The recruitment process took me to the Whistler Sliding Centre, where I was officially named to the National Bobsleigh Team. I was placed on a team with pilot Jay Dearborn, typically serving as the fourth man in the sled. My role? Push hard, get the push bars in, get low, and, when the race is over, pull the brakes.
January 2025
Our team competed on the IBSF North American Cup circuit, putting together a strong season and finishing 2nd overall in the 4-man discipline. In my rookie year, I competed in 7/8 races during the regular season. What a thrilling experience with a great group of guys!
March 2025
Weeks later, I was honored to be selected for the 4-man race at the IBSF World Championships in Lake Placid, NY! This is the highest level of competition outside of the Winter Olympic Games. I had the pleasure of racing with Cesar de Guzman, Kenny M'Pindou, and pilot Jay Dearborn. We achieved our goal of earning a top 20 finish!
I'm officially in the offseason! The next season will start in Fall 2026
RESUME
MY ACCOMPLISHMENTS
ENGINEERING
B.SC IN CIVIL ENGINEERING (CLASS OF 2023)
LEED GREEN ASSOCIATE CERTIFICATION (2022)
JASON LANG SCHOLARSHIP (2022)
BOBSLEIGH
20TH PLACE WORLD CHAMPS 2025, 4-MAN
2ND PLACE OVERALL NAC 24/25, 4-MAN
3RD PLACE CANADIAN CHAMPS 2024, 4-MAN
COMMUNITY
CLASSROOM CHAMPION MENTOR
YOUTH SOCCER COACH
ASPIRING MATH TUTOR
Watch my first world championship race!
Skip to 1:00:09 to see my team race! I'm the guy pushing at the back of the sled
SUPPORT
HOW YOU CAN HELP
AN EXPENSIVE SPORT
Bobsleigh is an expensive sport. My first season alone cost me over $20,000 in total. Expenses like team fees, travel, accommodations, and rentals are not covered by BobsleighCanadaSkeleton (BCS), meaning athletes like me must find our own funding to compete at the highest level.
WEARING THE MAPLE LEAF
Wearing the maple leaf is an incredible honour. I never imagined I’d have the chance to represent my country at this level—but now that I’m here, I’m determined to give it my all. Calgary has a deep-rooted bobsleigh legacy, and I’m proud to be part of the next generation keeping that tradition alive.
INSPIRING YOUTH
I've always had a strong connection with youth and I've decided to continue doing so by becoming a Classroom Champion. I want to show the next generation to try new things, work hard and apply yourself! Especially when it comes to black representation in Winter Sport.
LIMITED FUNDING
The AAP carding program provides some financial support through the Government of Canada, but it barely scratches the surface of what’s needed to succeed in this sport. Without greater funding, athletes like me must juggle training and work just to compete. More support means better performances and bigger results for Canada.
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SPONSORSHIP
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What's in it for me?
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