U.S. Olympic Athletes

Zachary Lokken

  • Home:  Durango, Colorado
  • Birth Year:  1994

Event/Discipline: Slalom Canoe, C-1

Birthdate: 3/25/1994
Height: 5'9"
School: Durango High School
Club: Nantahala Racing Club

Career Highlights:

  • GOLD at 2011 Vadja Teen Cup No. 2 (Liptovský Mikuláš, Slovakia) in U18 Men's C-1, GOLD at Teen Cup No. 3 (Solkan, Slovenia), SILVER at Teen Cup No. 4 (Tacen, Slovenia)
  • Member of both Junior and Senior 2010 National Teams
  • Participated in two Senior World Cups at age 16
  • 42nd among Seniors at 2010 World Championships

Personal:

  • Nickname: "Bug"
  • Hobbies: ski, longboard

Zachary "Bug" Lokken started paddling at an early age in Durango, Colorado with former US National Champion Ryan Bahn. He currently trains wth Rafal Smolen as a part of the Nantahala Racing Club. Bug has been a member of the Slalom Junior team since 2009 and is also a member of the 2010 Senior National Team. Bug currently attends Durango High School and will graduate in 2012.