Biography
Further Personal Information
NICKNAME
Bember
PLACE OF RESIDENCE
Slalom career for the last 9 years been in Scotland, about to start a new phase of training living in Pau
OCCUPATION
Marketing and Media
HIGHER EDUCATION
I have a Bachelor of Arts in English linguistics from Stirling University in Scotland
WHEN/WHERE DID YOU START CANOEING/ KAYAKING?
I grew up in NZ and I began whitewater canoeing there. Then my family moved to Scotland and I began slalom when I was 16!
HOBBIES
Hiking, climbing, writing, meditating
CLUB
Independent and self coached
SENIOR INTERNATIONAL DEBUT COMPETITION
2018 World Cup in Augsburg!
MEMORABLE SPORTING ACHIEVEMENT
Putting down a forerunners full run at London world championships that would have achieved a silver medal!
MOST INFLUENTIAL PERSON IN CAREER
Lukas Giertl was my coach for four years and has had the most positive, long-term influence on my mindset and attitude towards canoeing and life.
HERO/IDOL
Jess Fox is a true sportswoman and role model for all athletes, male and female. She demonstrates that you can be excellent at a lot of disciplines in life and be a well rounded human at the same time
SUPERSTITIONS/ RITUALS/ BELIEFS
My hands have to be clean before I touch my paddle!
SPORTING PHILOSOPHY/ MOTTO
Love every part
FAVOURITE PADDLING COURSE
I love paddling on Bratislava, Augsburg and pau, but my all-time favourite course is London because it’s big, bouncy and you can get the best feeling from the water. All the natural rivers in Scotland are beautiful too
FAVOURITE FOOD
I love curry and all the extra bits!
FAVOURITE MUSIC
Actually really trashy pop music
AMBITIONS
I would like to qualify to race at Paris 2024 Olympics, and medal at the world, European and British championships!
SPORTING RELATIVES
My mum competed in judo for GBR in 1984
OTHER SPORTS
I love to climb when my elbow lets me!
