Let's make this birthday one to remember.

44 years old (Born on January 28, 1981)

Happy birthday to the incredible Courtney Zablocki—the fearless queen of luge who made sliding downhill at 80 mph on ice look easy (well, almost)! You soared spectacularly into fourth place in Turin in 2006, leaving us all breathless and amazed. Ever since then we've been secretly practicing our couch-cushion sledding moves inspired solely by your icy expertise.

Here's hoping this year you slide straight past life's pesky troubles even faster than ever before—without losing a mitt or your sense of humor! May every curve ahead lead to medals worth more than gold: timeless laughter with friends, endless joy-filled adventures…and cake.