Ashley Walden (USA) – In July 2012 Walden joined the USBSF (United States Bobsled & Skeleton Federation). The former luge athlete, who earned a fifth place at the 2005 World Championships, has a degree in sports management and is now acting as USBSF Operations Coordinator. Under her maiden name Hayden she achieved her best result in the luge World Cup on January 22, 2005 when she claimed a third place in Winterberg, Germany. In 2004 and 2005 she earned a World Championship bronze medal with the U.S. team. Ashley is married to former Swedish luger Bengt Walden, now coach of Norway’s national luge team.