When she was 10 years old, she received an invitation to the development team from USA Luge.

Forgan serves as the supine, steering the sled from up top, while Kirby navigates the runs from underneath.

[4] Kirkby represented the United States at the 2022 FIL World Luge Championships and won a bronze medal in the inaugural women's doubles event at the FIL World Luge Championships.

[10] Outside of luge, Kirkby's interest includes ceramics, where she produces Adirondack-themed mugs, among other things, at the Lake Placid Center of the Arts.

She plans to start a business in 2024 called Sophie's Ceramics and Services.