Tom

Wier

Current school/Alma matter: Whitman College grad in 2002, currently at Everett Community College/University of Washington pursuing a Masters in Education.

Quick Facts

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Wildwater Information: 
How I started paddling wildwater: 
I started paddling on the Dawson High School Canoe Team in 1994, and Scott Overdorf, an assistant coach, convinced me to get into a wildwater C-1.

The class(es) you race: C-1 and occasionally C-2

National Results (team trials and nationals): C-1 National Champion in 2000, 2001, 2003, 2005, 2007, 2008. Team Trials C-1 Champion 2002-2007.

International Results:	2008 World Championships: Sprint 16th, Classic 19th.
	2008 World Cup:	Karlovy Vary Sprint 18th, Classic 17th
		Overall: 13th

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I do a bit of running and road biking. We just started a high school kayaking program at a local alternative school, the Sky Valley Education Center.

Personal

• Marital Status: Married to Wendy Wier for 4.5 years.
• Kids: I can sometimes act like one.
• Height: 5’ 8”
• Weight: 165lbs
• Music: U2
• Food Favorites: Chicken Mole in homemade corn tortillas.
• What you do to get ready for a race: Sleep, shower, shave, and do a long warm up.
• What you do after a race: Eat

• Boat (Make/model): Zastera composites C-1 Bala.
• Paddle: Classic paddle: Zastera Prest at 56”; Sprint paddle: Zastera Benny at 56.25”
• Helmet: Shred Ready Shensu
• Spraydeck: Red Hypalon Snap Dragon
• Life Jacket: Sandiline
• Paddling Clothes: IR Long Sleeve Session
• Shoe: KEEN Briggs
• Car: 1980 Volvo 240 DL Wagon with a door handle that just came off in my hand.
• Favorite energy bar/food: Cliffbar Peanut Toffee Buzz.
• Other outdoor gear: Patagonia Classic Retro X fleece.

For more information please visit USA Wildwater, the official website for wildwater, at www.usawildwater.com.