by Eric Jackson | Sep 7, 2009 | The Athlete
I have been paddling and doing “world championships” with Nick, Dane, Emily, Stephen, Clay, Billy and more since the 2007 World Championships so often that it feels like the longest event ever; a two year long event. Yesterday was a very fitting finals,...
by Eric Jackson | Sep 5, 2009 | The Athlete
Making it to the top 10 in the Freestyle World Championships is a huge feat for anyone. Making your national team is step one, and that is a biggie. then making the top 30 cut from 104, and yesterday making the cut from 30 to 10. Today the women and junior men...
by Eric Jackson | Sep 3, 2009 | The Athlete, Uncategorized
It is impossible to watch everyone, photo everyone, and report on everything that goes on at a World Championships like this. there are so many behind the scenes activities, drama, parties, training, etc. etc. that all of it is impossible to experience at once. ...
by Eric Jackson | Sep 1, 2009 | The Athlete
104 men from 32 countries competed today in the preliminary rounds. The top guy was my son-in-law, Nick Troutman from Canada. He was paddling his 2010 All-Star that is supposed to be Canadian colors (red/white) but it bled a little bit pink. He doesn’t...
by Eric Jackson | Aug 31, 2009 | The Athlete, Uncategorized
I videod some rides for Team Canada, and took some photos during their session. (I clearly can’t video and take photos during the USA session. :)) Here are a few photos from their session of the new boats in action. The Canadian team is looking very strong...