Longview, Washington
Chattanooga, Tennessee
Student
Current school/Alma matter: University of Tennessee at Chattanooga
Parents- Tom and Starr, Siblings- Colton, Bryson, Selena

Personal

http://haleypoppkayak.blogspot.com/

Wildwater Information:
How I started paddling whitewater:
My first kayak was a Dagger Dynamo, my birthday present when I was 8 years old. When I was about 16 my dad bought Wavehoppers from Chris Hipgrave, and I quickly picked up the sport of wildwater.
The class(es) you race: K1W
National Results (team trials and nationals):
Qualified in 2009 Junior Team Trials, 2009 Junior National Champion, qualified in 2009 Senior Team Trials, 2nd in 2009 Senior National Championships, qualified in 2010 Junior and Senior Team Trials, 2010 Junior National Champion, 2nd in 2010 Senior National Championships, qualified in the 2011 Junior and Senior Team Trials, 2011 Junior National Champion, 2011 Women's Overall National Champion
International Results:
28th in 2009 Junior World Championships in Switzerland, 33rd in 2010 Senior World Championships in Spain
Years on the U.S. Wildwater National Team: 4 (09,10,11,12)

I compete in slalom, creeking, and freestyle competitions. Eventually I want to compete in triathlons as well.

Personal

Marital Status: unmarried
Kids: none
Height: 5’ 5”
Weight: 130 lbs
Music: Jack Johnson, Katy Perry, Lady Gaga
Food Favorites: Any kind of Italian dish
What you do to get ready for a race: Listen to music, picture my lines, BREATHE.
What you do after a race: Eat, talk a little too much, then promptly fall asleep.

Boat: Zastera Flash (Class V11)
Paddle: Zastera Medium Burton 204 cm
Helmet: Strutter by Sweet Protection
Spraydeck: Zastera, NRS
Life Jacket: Zastera, NRS
Paddling Clothes: NRS
Shoes: Keen, NRS
Car: ’05 Nissan Xterra
Favorite energy/food: Peanut butter on anything
Other Outdoor Gear: NRS, Liquidlogic Kayaks, Patagonia, KAVU, Nike

For more information please visit USA Wildwater, the official website for wildwater, at www.usawildwater.com.

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