Eleanor Knight

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DOB: January 21st 2006
Height: 5' 4''
Weight: 130 lbs
Hometown: Kirkland, Washington
Social Media: eleanor.ruth.06
Favorite River/Wave/Waterfall: My favorite river has got to be Tumwater or the Cascade, in Washington. My favorite Wave is Good Wave, although I haven't been on that many. My favorite Waterfall is Eagle Falls.
Favorite Trick: Kickflip
Favorite Boat: Small Rockstar V, Small Gnarvana
Crazy Fact about you: I spontaneously decided to join my high school's gymnastics team as a junior in high school with no experience whatsoever, and I competed throughout the season, earning the "Most Improved" award.
If Not Kayaking What Else Would You Be Doing?: Snowboarding, Climbing, or Training for Triathlons.
Why do you love Kayaking?: Because of the freedom it gives me. Kayaking is such in individual sport, and it allows me to focus on myself and the river, and only that. When I am Kayaking, I am completely focused and in the zone, and this is one of the only activities that allow me this peace and pure joy.
Accomplishments:
Youngest Female to Kayak all the major rapids of the Grand Canyon
Two time USA Freestyle team member
2023 2nd Place at Junior Nationals
Youngest Female to Kayak Robe Canyon
2 X Collegiate Whitewater Fest Champion
Cedar River Champion (in both carbon, and plastic boats)

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