Gavine-Hlady finished 13th in the two-woman event at the 2006 Winter Olympics in Turin. She also finished 17th in the two-woman event at the 2005 FIBT World Championships in Calgary. Prior to going into bobsleigh, Gavine-Hlady competed in track and field as a shot putter. Gavine-Hlady also was awarded the track and field award for most improved coach.