Tom
Wier
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Age
44
Hometown
Snohomish
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.