National Team: Olympic / Senior
DOB: 3/01/1995
Hometown: Karratha, Western Australia
Current Place of Residence: Perth, Western Australia
Club: Bayswater Paddlesports Club
Coach: Ramon Andersson
Institute/Academy: WAIS
Education: Nursing & Midwifery
Nickname: Shan
- At what age did you start paddling and how did you become involved in the sport?
14, from a talent ID scout at high school. - What has inspired you to train and compete at an international level?
The amazing athletes that have represented Australia at the Olympics have inspired me. - Who has been the most influential person in your athlete life? My parents and the coaches I’ve had all the way throughout y career as a beginner / junior to U23.
- What is your preference – individual boats or team boats, and why?
I enjoy both. It is awesome to run your own race, but I also love the shared joy of racing with a team. - What has been your biggest accomplishment(s) in the sport?
Representing Australia and coming 6th in the K4 at the U23 World Champs in 2015. - What has been the best moment of your sporting career? Competing at the Youth Olympic festival in Sydney was probably my favourite moment in my sporting career. It was a great opportunity and steppingstone from being a junior athlete transitioning into an older athlete.
- What keeps you busy outside of paddling?
Full time uni, part time work, drinking coffee. - On your day off….
I take my dog to the beach, read a book a coffee or 3 with my friends and then a lie down. - What is your favourite thing about the sport?
The friendships you make and travelling. - Who inspires you? Serena Williams, Mick Fanning, Jess Zimmerman.
- What’s your favourite / most memorable sporting moment? 4 x 100m freestyle relay at the 2000 Sydney Olympics.
- Favourite place to paddle? Bayswater
- Favourite song/music to paddle/train to? Your Body – Tom Novy & Make your move – Anton Powers.
- Personal Achievements? Learning to speak Mandarin fluently.
- Fun fact about you? Sometimes I prefer using three dots instead of a comma… it just feels more me.
- When did you first represent Australia? 2010 Olympic hopes in Slovakia.
- Advice to young paddlers… Have fun, support your mates, don’t be afraid to ask for help. Try to learn something every time you’re in a team boat.
Previous national teams (pls indicate: Senior, U23, Junior): 2010 Olympic hopes; 2011,*12, *13 Junior team; 2013 Youth olympic festival; 2014 – 2018 U23s
Instagram: @shanreyno
International Results
2017
10th (K4 500) – ICF U23 World Championships (Pitesti, BLR)
17th (K1 200) – ICF U23 World Championships (Pitesti, ROU)
2015
6th (K4 500) – ICF U23 World Championships (Montemor-0-Velho, POR)
2014
9th (K4 500) – ICF U23 World Championships (Szeged, HUN)
2013
8th (K4 500) – ICF Junior World Championships (Niagara, CAN)
