Quick Facts
| Age: | 26 |
| Hometown: | Pembroke, Ontario |
| Living Now: | Ottawa, Ontario |
| Education: | Currently studying Civil Engineering with a Concentration in Management |
| School: | Carleton University |
| Coach: | Michal Staniszewski |
| Club: | Ottawa River Runners |
Biography
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Sarah started paddling at the young age of 9 with the Valley River Runners, a local paddling club in the
Ottawa Valley. In August 1994, she attended her first race at the
Madawaska Kanu Centre in Barry's Bay
and has not looked back. In her junior years, Sarah dominated the women's class in Canada; she was a
four-time Canadian Junior National Champion, and a member of the Junior National Team. From 1999-2001,
Sarah competed at either the Junior World or Pre-World Championships. Once entering the senior category,
she joined the Senior National Team program, competing at various World Championships, World Cups and
Pan American Championships.
It is no surprise that Sarah qualified for the 2008 Olympic Games. Her motivation and desire are remarkable. Unfunded, she spent this past year traveling, taking advantage of fantastic training and racing opportunities in both Europe and Australia. Her efforts are truly inspirational. Despite being so busy traveling Sarah still finds time for to pursue other interests. She is a Clean Air Champion which involves speaking at local schools about improving air quality by reducing personal greenhouse gas emissions. She is also in the process of completing her long time goal of becoming a Civil Engineer. Sarah will now be working towards her goal of a top 10 finish at the Beijing Olympic Games. |
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