Terry Smith

Age: 47
Birthplace: Denver, Colorado
Current Residence: Chattanooga, TN
Occupation: Orthopedic Procedure Specific Surgical Sales Rep.
Current school/Alma matter: Middel Tennessee State University 1987
Family: Wife Kimberly and Daughter Sara
Personal Website/Blog: none

Wildwater Information:
How I started paddling whitewater:
I was introduced to white water paddling at an early age. I stumbled into racing later in my paddling career. It looked challenging and I have been working at it ever since. I’ve been racing wildwater since 2006.
The class(es) you race: K-1 M Classic
National Results (team trials and nationals):
5th US Team Trials 2012, 10th US Nationals 2011, 4th US Wildwater Ranking’s 2011,
5th US Wildwater Ranking’s 2010, 1st in Ocoee race 2010,
Top ten finisher in the 2009 & 2010 Gauley Animal Race.
Years on the U.S. Wildwater National Team: 2012 is my first year

Other Paddling/Sports/Hobbies: Biker, climber, diver and snow skier

Personal Information:

• Marital Status: Married
• Kids: Daughter Sara Smith
• Height: 6'2"
• Weight: 195 lbs
• Music: Rock n' Roll
• Food Favorites: Southern Star in Chattanooga
• What you do to get ready for a race: Train
• What you do after a race: Relax

Equipment:

• Boat: Millennium
• Paddle: Jantex Gamma
• Helmet: Sweet and Seda
• Spraydeck: Snapdragon
• Life Jacket: Shohlquist
• Paddling Clothes: NRS and Kokatat
• Shoes: 5.10
• Favorite energy/food: I hate them all
• Other Outdoor Gear: 14 kayaks, 6 bikes, climbing equipment, camping gear, fly rods and a John boat.