Lucas Makowsky
City of Residence: Calgary
BIO
Personal
Born: May 30, 1987
Hometown: Regina, Saskatchewan
Current Residence: Calgary, Alberta
Other Interests/Hobbies: playing any sport or being active, mountain biking, wood working/building things, relaxing
Most Recent Speed Skating Accomplishments
2009-2010 Canadian Ranking:
– 1500m – 2nd
– 5000m – 1st
2009-2010 World Cups: 1500m 5000m 10000m TP
Berlin, Germany 13th 11th – –
Heerenveen, Holland 8th 17th – 8th
Hamar, Norway 2nd – 10th –
Calgary, Canada 10th 17th – 2nd
Salt Lake City, USA 8th 20th – 3rd
Heerenveen, Holland 9th 13th – 2nd
Overall Ranking 7th 18th (combined 5k/10k) 3rd
2010 Vancouver Olympic Winter Games:
1500m: 19th
5000m: 13th
Team Pursuit: 1st
2010 World All-round Championships
500m: 6th
1500m: 2nd
5000m: 11th
10000m: 10th
Overall: 9th
Academic accomplishments
High School:
– Graduated in 2005 from Campbell Collegiate
o International Baccalaureate Diploma
University:
– Currently taking 3rd year courses towards a joint degree in Chemical Engineering and Economics
– On the Engineering Dean’s list in 2006
– Recognized by the Schulich School of Engineering as an “Engineering Leader” alongside other University of Calgary Alumni, including Dr. Seymour Schulich, entrepreneur, philanthropist, and namesake donor for the U of C’s engineering faculty; Dr. Robert Thirsk, alumnus and celebrated Canadian astronaut; and others
Family
Father – Michael Makowsky
Late mother – Shirley Makowsky (Manchuk)
Brother – Mykola Makowsky
Community
Past:
– Danced with Tavria Ukrainian Dance Ensemble for several years
– Attended Camp Trident at Crystal Lake, Saskatchewan from 1994 – 2001
– Reached grade 5 in conservatory music in Piano
Giving Back:
– Involved in the Adopt and Athlete program with École Wilfrid Walker School throughout the 2009-2010 school year as a way to connect with, and inspire youth in Regina
– Visited several other schools to encourage students to be active and to stay focused in school
– Exploring unique ways to give back that will really make a lasting impact where I live, and especially in Saskatchewan
Heritage
– Keep practicing the rich, Ukrainian Orthodox traditions I grew up to cherish and love
– Stay involved and connected with the Ukrainian Orthodox community in Calgary
Personal Mottos
1) “Begin each day as if it were on purpose”
2) “Every man I meet is my superior in some way. In that I learn from him” (Emerson)
