Sideris TASIADIS (GER)
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Age:
34 years
Languages:
German, English and Greek
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Biography
Further Personal Information
NICKNAME
Sid
BIOGRAPHY
An athlete of Greek descent, he idolises Tony Estanguet and Michal Martikan for their technique. The experienced paddler who enjoys RnB is a two-time Olympic medallist in the C1 and has multiple world and European laurels as well. Paris 2024 will be his fourth Olympic Games.
PLACE OF RESIDENCE
I live in Friedberg, train in Augsburg, Germany
OCCUPATION
Bavaria Police
HIGHER EDUCATION
Policeman
WHEN/WHERE DID YOU START CANOEING/ KAYAKING?
2002, Augsburg, because it was so much fun.
HOBBIES
Sports and camping ??
CLUB
Kanu Schwaben Augsburg
NAME OF COACH
Sören Kaufmann
SENIOR INTERNATIONAL DEBUT COMPETITION
2008 World Cup in Tacen, Slovenia
MEMORABLE SPORTING ACHIEVEMENT
To race in two Olympic Games in London and Rio.
MOST INFLUENTIAL PERSON IN CAREER
My first Coach Klaus Gebhard gave me the first steps and ways to compete the perfect run.
HERO/IDOL
My Idols was Tony Estanguet and Michal Martikan because they have so a good feeling and technicians on the water. My dreams to be like them.
SUPERSTITIONS/ RITUALS/ BELIEFS
I always try to have fun what i do.
SPORTING PHILOSOPHY/ MOTTO
You can do everything if you will hard for it and have fun.
FAVOURITE PADDLING COURSE
I love to paddle in London, Prague and Augsburg because there you can choose the water and Play with it.
FAVOURITE FOOD
Almost everything
FAVOURITE MUSIC
RnB
AMBITIONS
I would like to reach the final at the World Championships to fight for the medals.
AWARDS AND HONORS
Athlete of the year in Augsburg in 2017 and 2013, life membership of my canoe Club.
OTHER SPORTS
SUP, Skating in Winter