Tierney O'Sullivan

Age: 18
Birthplace: Wilmington, DE
Current Residence: Athens, GA
Occupation: Student
Current school/Alma matter: University of Georgia
Family: Parents: Tom and Diane, Sister: Bailey
Personal Website: tosullivan.wordpress.com

Wildwater Information:
How I started paddling wildwater:
The first time I was in a wildwater boat was when Chris Hipgrave brought them to slalom camp at the NRC. I eventually transitioned from slalom to wildwater when I was 14.

The class(es) you race: K1 Women

Local and Regional results of note:

• beating Pinyerd on the Hooch
• 1st place for K1W at Southeasterns, Glacier Breaker

National results (team trials and nationals)

• 2007 National Champion for Junior and Senior Women

International Results:

• 8th at 2008 Junior Pre-world Championships in Switzerland
• 21st at 2008 Senior World Championships in Ivrea, Italy
• Bronze Medal in Team Sprint Race at 2007 Junior World Championships in Charlotte, NC

Years on US Wildwater National Team: 4

Other Paddling/Sports/Hobbies:
Rowing, running, climbing, and some flatwater sprint kayaking

Personal Information:

• Marital Status: Single
• Kids: Not yet…
• Height: 5’ 4”
• Weight: 135
• Music: anything and everything
• Food Favorites: Sherpa rice at the NOC
• What you do to get ready for a race: Listen to some music, drink lots of water, check all my gear, and warm up for 15 to 20 minutes
• What you do after a race: Hopefully watch other teammate’s races, eat some food

Equipment:

• Boat (Make/model): Zastera Flash (Class VII)
• Paddle: Zastera blades on a Lendall shaft
• Helmet: Shred Ready
• Spraydeck: Zastera
• Life Jacket: Lotus
• Paddling Clothes: IR
• Shoe: KEENs
• Car: wish I had one. . .
• Favorite energy bar/food: Clif Bars
• Other outdoor gear: Patagonia