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Candice Appleby

Athlete Bio 

Height

5'9"

Age

40

Hometown

San Clemente, Calif.

Education

University of Hawaii, Manoa ‘08, Tropical Plant and Soil Sciences

Quick Facts
  • Daughter of Michelle Goossen
  • Began surfing at age 6 and competing at age 10
  • Picked up SUP in 2006
  • Hobbies include gardening, surfing, beach volleyball, tide pooling, singing and spending time with her dogs
  • Co-founder of Performance Paddling
  • Actively involved as a leader at Celebrate Recovery ministry at Saddleback Church in Lake Forest, California
  • Sings as a part of the worship band at church
  • Nannies for three young children
  • Proud aunt to four children
  • Motivational speaker for corporations, schools and churches
  • Knows American Sign Language.

Most recent: 2018 – gold (technical), 5th (surf) Years of Participation: 2015, 2016, 2018 Medals: 6 (4 golds, 1 silver, 1 bronze)

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Personal Website

Career Highlights
  • Pan American Games, Santiago, 2023 (SUP - Technical Racing - Women)
  • Pan American Games, Lima, 2019 (SUP - Technical Racing - Women, SUP - Surfing - Women)

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