The American Canoe Association, the national governing body for canoeing and kayaking in the U.S., held its 2019 National Team Trials on the Oklahoma River near Oklahoma City over the weekend, with the reigning U.S. champions winning most of the honors.
Reigning K-1 200 and 500 m champion Stanton Collins won both of those races for the men, while the women’s K-1 champions – Sam Barlow and Kaitlyn McElroy – won those races.
The C-1 200 m and 500 m for women were both won by current national title holder Nevin Harrison. Still just 16, she’s in the midst of a fund-raising campaign to support her training expenses; she writes:
“I’m 16 years old and chasing my dream to compete in the 2020 Olympic Games in flatwater sprint canoe. This will be the first year that women will be competing in this event, and it would be an incredible experience and honor to represent the United States in Tokyo. I’ve been paddling for close to 5 years and have dedicated my whole life to being the best that I can be in this sport. …
“The annual cost of training and competing for the Olympics can easily reach or exceed $20,000. My goal is to raise $10,000 this year to help me cover the cost of racing, traveling, equipment and training. If I qualify for the Olympics, my expenses will increase a lot, but I’m trying to take it year by year.”
Summaries:
American Canoe Association/National Sprint Team Trials
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma (USA) ~ 12-14 April 2019
(Full results here)
Men
C-1 1,000 m: 1. Ian Ross, 4:13.919; 2. Ryan Grady, 4:17.614; 3. Jonathan Grady, 4:20.661; 4. Edward Surles, 4:25.503; 5. Oliver Farquhar, 4:41.869.
K-1 200 m: 1. Stanton Collins, 39.753; 2. Owen Farley-Klacik, 39.949; 3. Miles Cross-Whiter, 40.125; 4. David Zoltan, 40.461; 5. Nate Errez, 41.241.
K-1 500 m: 1. Collins, 1:43.858; 2. Farley-Klacik, 1:44.840; 3. Errez, 1:45.438; 4. Jesse Lishchuk, 1:46.358; 5. Thom Crockett, 1:46.964.
K-1 1,000 m: 1. Lishchuk, 3:49.739; 2. Errez, 3:50.971; 3. Tim Burdiak, 3:52.377; 4. Crockett, 3:53.529; 5. Nathan Humbertson, 3:53.955.
Women
C-1 200 m: 1. Nevin Harrison, 51.512; 2. Ann Armstrong, 57.082; 3. Zoe Hein, 58.836; 4. Lydia Keefe-Sampson, 58.844; 5. Kaley Martin, 59.392.
C-1 500 m: 1. Harrison, 2:13.945; 2. Lydia Keefe-Sampson, 2:27.469; 3. Lia Gaetano, 2:28.121; 4. Armstrong, 2:30.237; 5. Martin, 2:30.259.
K-1 200 m: 1. Sam Barlow, 47.513; 2. Kaitlyn McElroy, 48.133; 3. Elena Wolgamot, 49.911; 4. Wilding Kali, 50.253; 5. Mira Corrao, 52.089.
K-1 500 m: 1. Kaitlyn McElroy, 1:58.492; 2. Sam Barlow, 2:00.832; 3. Elena Wolgamot, 2:04.766; 4. Wilding Kali, 2:07.102; 5. Renae Jackson, 2:08.898.
