Tanya Shuman

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