Duncan Pugh

Duncan Michael Pugh (2 December 1974 – 25 January 2023) was an Australian bobsledder.

Duncan Pugh
Personal information
NationalityAustralian
Born(1974-12-02)2 December 1974
Great Britain
Died25 January 2023(2023-01-25) (aged 48)
Perth, Western Australia, Australia
Height1.90 m (6 ft 3 in)
Weight105 kg (231 lb)
Sport
Country Australia (2007–2010)
SportBobsleigh
Achievements and titles
Olympic finalsVancouver 2010

Early life

Pugh was born in Great Britain.[1] He attended Edith Cowan University in Perth, Western Australia.[1]

Career

Pugh started as a hurdler before being introduced to bobsleigh and debuting on the international circuit in 2007 at the age of 32. He won bronze at the 2009 America's Cup in Canada with Christopher Spring. He then qualified for the 2010 Vancouver Games but was knocked out in the first round when he and pilot Jeremy Rolleston's sled flipped over and saw them slide down the course upside-down.[2]

Personal life

Pugh taught at Newman College in Perth for 17 years.[2] He was also a surf lifesaver[2] and a volunteer rugby coach at Wests Scarborough Rugby Union Club.[3]

Pugh and his wife McKenzie had two sons.[2]

Death

On 24 January 2023, Pugh suffered a brain aneurysm in his hometown, Perth.[3] He died the following day at the age of 48.[2][4]

References
  1. "Duncan Pugh, Bobsleigh". vancouver2010.com. Archived from the original on 20 February 2010.
  2. "'A legend': Aussie Winter Olympian Duncan Pugh dies suddenly at 48". news.com.au. 31 January 2023. Retrieved 1 February 2023.
  3. Escobar, Natalie (31 January 2023). "Duncan Pugh: Perth man and Australian Olympic bobsledder dies aged 48 after brain aneurysm". perthnow.com.au. Retrieved 1 February 2023.
  4. "Duncan Pugh". Olympedia. Retrieved 29 January 2023.
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