Hometown: Fayetteville, WV
Sponsors: Wavesport, Lotus Designs, Werner Paddles, Teva, Patagonia
Favorite River: Not sure
Biography: Tanya Shuman is a National Champion and two-time World Champion in Aerial Freestyle. She has represented the US Freestyle Kayak Team since 1999. She is ranked top five in the World and over the past several years, podium time and time again in both national and international competitions. This season, she was nominated as Freestyle Kayaker of the Year.
2005 Resume
Two-Time World Champion of Aerial Freestyle Kayaking;Queen of the Air
Freestyle Kayaker of the Year
Silver Medal in US National Championships
Gold Medal Lachine Wave Championships, Montreal
Silver Medal Chambly Wave Competition
Silver Medal Blackwater Challenge, New York
2004 Resume
World Champion of Aerial Freestyle Kayaking; Queen of the Air
5 time US Freestyle Kayak Team Member
Silver Medalist in US National Kayak Rankings
Gold Medal of Colorado Kayak Championship
Winner of Biggest Trick captured on Film
Finished top five in every freestyle event
Has made finals in every Pro Women’s Freestyle Competition since 2001
An Ambassador to American Whitewater. Held clinics/demos with Wave Sport and Lotus Designs to help raise river conservation awareness and membership to American Whitewater.
AW Testimonial:For less than a tank of gas, you can hop on board with AW and take as many rides down amazing and prestigious rivers in North America. Its a worthy drive to help secure and preserve our rivers that we love so much.
Website:www.tanyashuman.com