NICKNAME:
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Bug
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HOBBIES:
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Skiing, long boarding, and video games
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SPORTING RELATIVES:
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Both my parents are involved in judging and my Father Eric Lokken is the Chief Official Video Judge for World Championships and Olympics
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PLACE OF RESIDENCE:
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I am from Durango, CO and moved to Charlotte, NC in 2012 to train and go to school.
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HIGHER EDUCATION:
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I am a student at CPCC
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WHEN/WHERE DID YOU START CANOEING/ KAYAKING?:
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I started canoeing at a young age because both my older brothers used to paddled. I got into C-1 because of Ryan Bahn
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MOST INFLUENTIAL PERSON IN CAREER:
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My parents have been so supportive of my life choices and have been there for the up and the downs. I wouldn't be where I am without them.
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HERO/IDOL:
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Tony Estanguet was my idol when I was a cadet
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SUPERSTITIONS/ RITUALS/ BELIEFS:
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Keep it light and fun
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SPORTING PHILOSOPHY/ MOTTO:
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Don't take things to serious and find the funny side
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FAVOURITE PADDLING COURSE:
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I like Pau, FRA and London, GBR because they have fast moving water and best whitewater features. Also, I made my first senior final in Pau
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FAVOURITE FOOD:
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Steak, mashed potatoes, and green beans
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FAVOURITE MUSIC:
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Rap
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AMBITIONS :
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I would like to reach the Olympics and be top 20 in the world. Also, I want finish school by the time I retire to have an easy transition
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CLUB:
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NRC
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NAME OF COACH:
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Rafal Smolen
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SENIOR INTERNATIONAL DEBUT COMPETITION:
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2008 Worlds Championships in Seu, Spain
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MEMORABLE SPORTING ACHIEVEMENT:
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Making my first senior final in Pau, France and making the final in my last U-23 year
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