Riley FITZSIMMONS (AUS)
Australia
Age:
28 years
Languages:
English
Federation:
PADDLE AUSTRALIA
Biography
Further Personal Information
BIOGRAPHY
The surf lifesaving world champion won K4 500 silver at this third Olympic Games in Paris. Inspired by Olympic bronze medallist Lachlan Tame, Fitzsimmons started kayaking in 2012. Off the water, the man from Avoca Beach, New South Wales, has studied a carpentry and construction apprenticeship.
PLACE OF RESIDENCE
Avoca beach
OCCUPATION
Builder
WHEN/WHERE DID YOU START CANOEING/ KAYAKING?
I started kayaking in 2012 on Avoca lake.
REASON FOR TAKING UP THE SPORT
I love being able to travel and to compete at the highest level possible
NAME OF COACH
Matt Jones, Jimmy Owens
BEST RESULTS
Olympics: Silver - 1; World Championships: Gold - 1.
