U.S. Olympic Athletes
Simon Ranagan
Discipline/Event: Slalom Kayak, K-1
Height: 5'7"
School: Georgetown Day School
Club: Bethesda Center of Excellence
Career Highlights:
- Member of the US Junior National Slalom Team in 2009, 2010 & 2011
- 51st individually at 2010 Junior World Championships
- 8th in team at 2010 Junior World Championships
- 9th overall at 2010 U.S. National Championships
- 2nd Place among Juniors at 2010 U.S. National Championships
Personal:
- Nickname: Si
- Job: full-time student
- Hobbies: soccer, reading
- Role Model: My older sister, she helps me stay in focus.
Simon Ranagan began paddling with Valley Mill Camp at an early age. He has trained with former Olympian Dana Chladek, and currently trains as a member of the Bethesda Center of Excellence with the National Team coach, Silvan Poberaj. Simon is currently a student at the Georgetown Day School in Washington, D.C. Simon was a member of the 2010 Junior Slalom Team. Simon's favorite quote is "the most difficult strategy is to jump a chasm in two leaps" - Benjamin Disraeli
