Athlete Resume
Sam is a young canoe slalom paddler who competes in the C1 category. He became involved in canoeing following in his two brothers footsteps who, along with his twin sister, are top level juniors. He fits his training around school and alternates an hour and a half gym sessions with three two hours paddling sessions in Nottingham at The National Water Sports Centre.
Despite his young age, he competes for Holme Pierrepont CC in the J18 and open age group alongside senior paddlers and has picked up some strong results in recent times. He has been selected to represent England in Canoe Slalom in the 2011 Pan Celtic Cup events throughout the year as well as for the Great Britain Team which travelled to the Junior European Championships in Bosnia.
Key Achievements
- 22nd in 2011 Junior European Championships in Bosnia (youngest in competition)
- Selected for Great Britain U18 Team
- 2011 Tees Barage Premier Open C1 Men - 7th
- C1 Men Open Ranked British No17
- England J16 Team
- 2011 J18 Premier Division - 4th
- 2010 Washburn Premier Open C1 Men - 9th
- 2010 Grandtully Premier Open C1 Men - 11th
- 2010 HPP Premier Open C1 Men - 11th
- 2010 Bala Mill Premier Open C1 Men - 13th
- 2010 Serpants Tail Premier Open C1 Men - 10th
- 2009 J14 Division 1 - Winner
Aims
- Continue achieving top 10 results
- Selection on to Great Britain Team
- Win a medal at the Olympic Games
