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Jason McCoombs (CAN)

Jason McCoombs (CAN)

CACanada
Canoe Sprint
Date of birth
24 April 1993
Height
180 cm
Weight
82 kg
Residence
Dartmouth, NS, CAN
Occupation
Athlete, Student
Languages
English
Higher education
Mathematics, Physics - Dalhousie University: Halifax, NS, CAN

Biography

General Interest

Memorable sporting achievement
Winning bronze in the C1 4x200m relay at the 2013 World Championships in Duisburg, Germany. (jasonmccoombs.ca, 14 Jul 2015)

International Debut

Year
2012
Competing for
Canada

Sport Specific Information

When and where did you begin this sport?
He took up the sport at age 10 at Banook Canoe Club in Dartmouth, NS, Canada.
Why this sport?
His parents encouraged him to try the sport.
Club / Team
Banook Canoe Club: Dartmouth, NS, CAN
Name of coach
Jan Kruk [national]

Results

CompetitionEventLocationDateSeasonGenderResultRankMentions
Olympic GamesC1 200mEngland, London11 August 20122012Men44.97313Best result
World ChampionshipsC1 200mItaly, Milan22 August 20152015Men40.73918Latest resultBest result
World ChampionshipsC1 500mRussia, Moscow10 August 20142014Men1:53.22315Best result
World ChampionshipsC2 200mRussia, Moscow10 August 20142014Men36.7826Best result
World ChampionshipsC1 4 x 200m RelayRussia, Moscow10 August 20142014Men2:59.0888Best result
World ChampionshipsC1 200mGermany, Duisburg1 September 20132013Men40.29112Best result
World ChampionshipsC1 4 x 200m RelayGermany, Duisburg1 September 20132013Men2:51.5793Best result
World CupIndividual Canadian23 August 20152015Men13Latest resultBest result
World CupIndividual Canadian10 August 20142014Men21Best result
World CupIndividual Canadian1 September 20132013Men12Best result
World CupIndividual Canadian3 June 20122012Men19Best result