Name: Curtis McGrath OAM
DOB: 1988
Hometown: Queenstown, NZ
Current place of residence : Gold Coast, QLD
Institute/Academy: QAS
Club: Varsity Lakes Paddlers Club
Coach(s): Shaun Caven & Guy Power
Nickname: Curt
- How did you get into paddling? I did it part of my high school in NZ. White water paddling was a subject.
- What has been your biggest accomplishment in the sport so far? Winning a gold medal at the 2016 Rio Paralympic Games.
- What keeps you busy outside of Kayaking? Public Speaking, Presenting for the media and Ambassador work.
- Who is the greatest Influence on your career? Ben Robert-Smith VC
- How would your best friend describe you? Driven and generous.
- Do you have any superstitions before a race? Wet my hand just before I put my boat in the start gate.
- What is your favourite course to paddle on? Duisburg, Germany
- Previous National Teams: 2014-Current Paracanoe team
Instagram: @curtmcgrath
Facebook Page: @curtismcgrathofficial
Website: www.curtismcgrath.com.au
International Results
2019
1st (KL2 200) ICF Paracanoe Sprint World Championships (Szeged, HUN)
1st (VL3 200) ICF Paracanoe Sprint World Championships (Szeged, HUN)
2018
1st (K1 200) KL2 – ICF Paracanoe World Championships (Montemor-o-Velho, POR)
1st (V1 200) VL3 – ICF Paracanoe World Championships (Montemor-o-Velho, POR)
1st (K1 200) KL2 – ICF World Cup 1 (Szeged, HUN)
1st (V1 200) VL3 – ICF World Cup 1 (Szeged, HUN)
2017
1st (K1 200) KL2 – ICF World Championships (Racice, CZE)
1st (V1 200) VL2 – ICF World Championships (Racice, CZE)
2016
1st (K1 200) KL2 – Paralympic Games (Rio, BRA)
1st (K1 200) KL2 – ICF World Championships (Duisburg, GER)
1st (V1 200) VL2 – ICF World Championships (Duisburg, GER)
2015
1st (V1 200) VL2 – ICF World Championships (Milan, ITA)
2nd (K1 200) KL2 – ICF World Championships (Milan, ITA)
2nd (K1 200) KL2 – Paralympic Test Event (Rio de Janeiro, BRA)
2014
1st (V1 200) TA – ICF World Championships (Moscow, RUS)
