Alex Sumida

Age: 14 (turns 15 in 2011)
Birthplace: Cleveland, Tennessee
Current Residence: Chattanooga, Tennessee
Occupation: Student
Current school/Alma matter: Baylor School
Family: Parents- Mark and Deidre, Siblings- Stephanie, Nicole, Sarah
Personal Website/Blog:

Wildwater Information:
How I started paddling whitewater:

The class(es) you race: C-2
National Results (team trials and nationals): 1st in 2011 junior team trials for C-2
Years on the U.S. Wildwater National Team: 1 (09,10,11)

Other Paddling/Sports/Hobbies: Track, Cross Country, Basketball

Personal Information:

• Marital Status: unmarried
• Kids: none
• Height: 5’ 10”
• Weight: 137 lbs
• Music: Country
• Food Favorites: Sushi
• What you do to get ready for a race: Stretch and listen to pump up music
• What you do after a race: Dry off and get warm

Equipment:

• Boat: Biguine)
• Paddle:
• Helmet: Strutter by Sweet Protection
• Spraydeck:
• Life Jacket: Astral
• Paddling Clothes: Immersion Research, Level Six
• Shoes: NRS
• Favorite energy/food: Clif bars
• Other Outdoor Gear:: pyranha, the north face, Gary Fischer mtn bike