Katie FANKHOUSER (USA)
United States
Age:
21 years
Federation:
AMERICAN CANOE ASSOCIATION (ACA)
Biography
Further Personal Information
PLACE OF RESIDENCE
Lyons, Colorado
REASON FOR TAKING UP THE SPORT
I was looking for a new sport after gymnastics so I joined our local kayak club because it looked like gymnastics in a boat. Started freestyle aged 11
HOBBIES
Running, Pole vaulting, skiing and crafting
MEMORABLE SPORTING ACHIEVEMENT
Making the US team in 2017
FAVOURITE PADDLING COURSE
Salida Colorado, boat ramp hole because it's very consistent and easy to learn new tricks on
FAVOURITE FOOD
Mac and Cheese
AMBITIONS
It was to compete at the Freestyle World Championships, but now I would love travel the world kayaking
OTHER INFORMATION
Favourite movie - O Brother, Where Art Thou
OTHER INFORMATION
I got 1st place with 295 points in US nationals
OTHER INFORMATION
Sponsors - Jackson Kayak athlete, Way Faring Women ambassador, trip supported by RedFox USA
