Brenda SARDON (ARG)
Argentina
Age:
31 years
Languages:
Spanish, English and a tiny bit of Italian
Federation:
FEDERACIÓN ARGENTINA DE CANOAS
Biography
Further Personal Information
NICKNAME
Bren-Enana
PLACE OF RESIDENCE
I grew up in a small (but beautiful) city called Bolívar, but from 2013 I live and train in La Plata.
OCCUPATION
Athlete and student
HIGHER EDUCATION
I'm currently studying to become an English translator at the National University of La Plata
WHEN/WHERE DID YOU START CANOEING/ KAYAKING?
I first sat in a boat in December of 2012. I've practised sport since I was 4 years old, and two years after my accident a friend of mine invited me to try canoeing. I freaking love it, I love the freedom, the water, the wind in my face. I felt in love with the sport.
HOBBIES
Netflix, reading books, painting and being outdoors with my dog Rex.
CLUB
Club Regatas La Plata
SENIOR INTERNATIONAL DEBUT COMPETITION
2013 World Championship in Duisburg, Germany
MEMORABLE SPORTING ACHIEVEMENT
Winning two gold medals at the South American Championship in 2015 in Sao Pablo, Brazil. Winning a silver medal at the I World Cup in 2018 in Szeged, Hungary
MOST INFLUENTIAL PERSON IN CAREER
My family, they have been here since day one encouraging me and also putting up with me and my lifestyle. Love them.
HERO/IDOL
I admire all the athletes in my country that with no support what so ever, they keep training to be the best version of themselves.
SUPERSTITIONS/ RITUALS/ BELIEFS
I tried to feel comfortable in the water previous to the race.
SPORTING PHILOSOPHY/ MOTTO
Don't think about what can happen in a month. Just focus on the 24 hours in front of you and do what you can to get closer to where you want to be.
FAVOURITE PADDLING COURSE
I like to paddle in Bolívar because it's where all started. And because it will always be my home.
FAVOURITE FOOD
My dad's sauteed vegetables
FAVOURITE MUSIC
70's and 80's. Old soul :)
AMBITIONS
I would love to represent my country in Tokyo 2020.
AWARDS AND HONORS
Sports Women of the year in 2015 by the Province Chamber of Deputies
Paddler of the year in 2015 by the Journalist Union of Bolívar
SPORTING RELATIVES
My uncle won the 1986 and 1988 Argentina Cycling Championship
OTHER SPORTS
I also row and play table tennis.
