Natalie DeRatt
Athlete Bio
Height
5'4"
Hometown
Asheville
Education
Natalie DeRatt was born in Sheffield, England on June 7, 1988. The native of Asheville, North Carolina attended the University of North Carolina at Asheville, where she obtained a Bachelor's of Art degrees in english and mass communications. DeRatt played field hockey and netball through middle and high school, but she ran track at UNCA (everything from the 60m-400m.) She also competed in two track Olympic Trials ('08, '12) for team Great Britain. She was introduced to the sport of bobsled by her college track coach, Brad DeWeese, who became the U.S. Olympic Committee strength and conditioning coach in Lake Placid after she graduated. Brad's intern and DeRatt's fellow track teammate at UNCA, Keith Scruggs, then encouraged her to try the combine in 2014.
Natalie DeRatt was born in Sheffield, England on June 7, 1988. The native of Asheville, North Carolina attended the University of North Carolina at Asheville, where she obtained a Bachelor's of Art degrees in english and mass communications. DeRatt played field hockey and netball through middle and high school, but she ran track at UNCA (everything from the 60m-400m.) She also competed in two track Olympic Trials ('08, '12) for team Great Britain.
She was introduced to the sport of bobsled by her college track coach, Brad DeWeese, who became the U.S. Olympic Committee strength and conditioning coach in Lake Placid after she graduated. Brad's intern and DeRatt's fellow track teammate at UNCA, Keith Scruggs, then encouraged her to try the combine in 2014.
FUN FACTS
- She has a massive St. Bernard named Carmen, who she deems to be the best pup ever.
- She is the marketing coordinator for Eagles Nest Outfitters. (Go getchu a hammock!).
- She makes really good chili, which according to her is funny because she's English - not a nation of chili eaters.
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS
- 2015 World Championships in women's with pilot Jazmine Fenlator - 6th (2/15)
- 2014-2015 World Cup with pilot Jazmine Fenlator - SILVER in Lake Placid (12/14); 4th in Calgary (12/14); 9th in Altenberg (1/15); 4th in La Plagne (1/15); 5th in Sochi (2/15)
VIDEO HIGHLIGHTS