Bryson Popp

Age: 17
Birthplace: Chattanooga, Tennessee
Current Residence: Chattanooga, Tennessee
Occupation: Student
Current school/Alma matter: Baylor School
Family: Parents- Tom and Starr, Siblings- Colton, Haley, Selena

Wildwater Information:
How I started paddling whitewater:
My dad made me, and luckily I like it.
The class(es) you race: K1M, C2, C1
National Results: C2 National Champion w/Colton Popp - 2010, 2011, 2012
World Championship Wildwater Teams: Sort Spain (Sr), Opava Czech Republic (Jr), Bourg St. Maurice France, (Sr), Lofer Austria (Jr)
Years on the U.S. Wildwater National Team: 4

Other Paddling/Sports/Hobbies: Wrestling (2013 State Champion), Track, Creek boating

Personal Information:

• Height: 5’ 10”
• Weight: 175 lbs
• Music: Country
• Food Favorites: Fajitas
• What you do to get ready for a race: Stretch, warm-up, and wrestle with my brother.
• What you do after a race: Get warm and dry as fast as possible.

Equipment:

• Boat: K1 - Zastera Corvette, C1 - Mezzana, C2 - Shiro
• Paddle: K1 - Zastera wing, C1 & C2 - Mitchell
• Helmet: Current by WRSI
• Spraydeck: Zastera
• Life Jacket: Astral
• Paddling Clothes: Immersion Research, NRS, Level Six
• Shoes: Keen, NRS
• Car: GMC Yukon
• Favorite energy/food: Marathons bars
• Other Outdoor Gear: Wavesport, Patagonia, the North Face