2010 Sprint Worlds: Day One Preview

Tomorrow is a big day for the U.S. Sprint National Team as the athletes have been training extremely hard all year for this one week of competition.

This historic Sprint racing site is always very exciting event to paddle as thousand of fans fill the stadium and cheer paddlers from around the World down the course.

“I am confident that our athletes will represent the U.S. proudly at this years Worlds," said USA Canoe/Kayak National Teams Director William Irving. "The athletes have been training extremely hard over the course of this year and their coaches have them ready to compete at their best” - WI

Morgan House (Gainesville, Ga.) and Ryan and Patrick Dolan (Kailua, Hawaii) kickoff the event in the Men’s K-1 1000 and K-2 1000.

Weather was chilly and rainy today with a side wind, but expect for better weather tomorrow with a slight tailwind.

Sgt. Rob Brown (Moncks Corner, S.C.)  will also be racing in the Para-Canoe competition. After a 3rd place performance at the 2009 World Championships, Rob hopes that his hard work and effort will be enough to get him back onto the podium.

“I have been training hard and know that my class has gotten even more competitive than it was in 2009, but I feel confident that I can compete amongst the best,” Brown said.

Rob trains with D. Oborski at the historic Washington Canoe Club. 

Morgan House: "I am the fittest and strongest I have ever been leading into the World Championships. All I can do is move the boat as fast as I can from Point A to Point B and that is what I intend to do. The competition here is strong, as expected, and I am excited about racing."

Athlete results can be found on www.kayak2010.com.

Tags: Canoe Sprint