PADDLER 46
PADDLER 46
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YOU ’ RE IN THE FINAL FOUR FOR THE GOLD MEDAL IN KAYAK CROSS IN PARIS ; WHICH OTHER THREE PADDLERS WOULD PROVIDE YOUR DREAM LINE-UP ?
This is a really interesting question . Do you pick people you think you could beat easily or people you would be cool to end up potentially standing on a podium next to ? I really don ’ t know the answer , but I know it would be cool to have Kim Woods in that final with me . Securing a medal for GB would be epic .
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And what does it mean to you to see more women participating in paddling ? It ’ s amazing to see so many women participating in paddling . I have learned so much about myself through canoeing ; I want everyone to experience that .
What ’ s the one piece of advice you would give to an aspiring young slalomer ? Be brave and try everything !
Who are your role models , and who / what keeps you motivated ? I am motivated by all those around me who chase their goals and push themselves to get there .
What are you planning after Paris ? I have my honeymoon planned after I finish racing this year . My husband and I are travelling to California , which is really exciting .
What would a typical food day be for you from breakfast to supper ? I mix up what I eat everyday so it ’ s hard to answer this .
Which river anywhere in the world would be on your bucket list ? There are some really cool rivers in New Zealand that I would love to paddle .
Is there anywhere in the world that ’ s got you hooked , somewhere you want to return to again and again ? I love Australia , I ’ ve been a couple times and I love the culture .
Where do you see yourself in 20 years ? Probably coaching hopefully .
OK - life isn ’ t all about kayaking – so what else interests you when you get the time ? I bake a reasonable amount and enjoy spending time with my husband .
Mallory at Lee Valley 2021