Age:45
Birthdate: 04/06/1977
Hometown: Chénières (France)
Current Residence: Silver Spring, MD
Occupation: Scientific Program Manager
Current school/Alma matter: Colorado School of Mines (also ENSCR National Chemistry School of Rennes (France), and EHESP School of Public Health in Rennes, France)
Family: the best one could ask for
Personal Website/Blog:
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Wildwater Information:
How I started paddling wildwater:

Although I started participating in local races in 2009, and occasionally paddled Wavehoppers, I only started padding wildwater boats in late 2018, after learning that both the World Cup and World Championship were going to take place in the US, in 2020. I bought an old but good boat from former US Team member Chara Whittemore (Thank you Chara!), and immediately loved the challenge of learning how to handle this new beast of a boat. I have been working at it, and loving it since!

The class(es) you race: K1W

 

Local and Regional results of note:

• Multiple time woman winner of the Cheat race (2011, 2012, 2013, 2018, 2019), Upper Yough race (2012, 2013, 2020), Potomac Race (2011, 2012, 2013, 2018, 2019).
• Mid-Atlantic Downriver Cup: 3^rd overall (2020)
• Twice woman winner of the Red Mo race (2012: 4^th overall, 2021: 4^th overall)
• Overall winner of the Richmond paddle cup in 2020

National Results (Team Trials & Nationals):

2022 Team Trials 1st Sprint and Classic

2021 Sprint and Classic National Champion

2020 (in 2019) National Team Trials – 1^st Classic; 2^nd Sprint;  2^nd overall

2021 National Team

International Results:

2021 World Cups 4-6: 21, 22, 19

2021 World Championship: 21st

 

Years on the U.S. Wildwater National Team: 3 (2020 - Present)

 

Other Paddling/Sports/Hobbies: Telemark skiing, skate skiing, cycling, backpacking, martial arts, leathercraft (although these have fallen by the wayside since I have started training wildwater)

Personal Information:

• Marital Status: single
• Kids: 0
• Height: 5’8”
• Weight: 145 lbs.
• Music: my musical tastes are eclectic, but I gravitate towards alternative rock. I also like jazz (especially bebop), and classical music.
• Food Favorites: cheeeeeese!
• What you do to get ready for a race: a lot of mental “replay”
• What you do after a race: I go through what I could have done better (so more mental “replay”)

Equipment:

• Boat: RK Esox Hero4 Lite; MS Composite Loisach; Double Dutch Mission
• Paddle: Jantex Gamma Rio
• Helmet: Wildwater Design
• Spraydeck: Snapdragon, PeakUK and Sandiline
• Life Jacket: PeakUK
• Paddling Clothes: always
• Shoes: Astral for racing and running rivers, pink crocs for everyday training.
• Car: Subaru Outback
• Favorite energy/food: peanut butter & banana (so decadent!)
• Other Outdoor Gear: too much of it, and then some.