DOB: 1986
Hometown: Brisbane
Current place of residence: Gold Coast
Institute/Academy: QAS
Club: Brisbane Canoeing Club
Coach(s): Shaun Caven, Guy Power, Andrea King, Erica Hamp
- How did you get into paddling? I got involved in the sport of Para-Canoe in 2012, after attending a come and try kayaking day with Olympian, Amanda Rankin.
- Who is the greatest Influence on your career? In the very beginning my parents got me into sports and then coaches I have worked with over the years have been the greatest influences on my career.
- What has been your biggest accomplishment in the sport so far? Winning a bronze medal in Para-canoe at the 2016 Rio Paralympic Games and winning 3 Gold Medals at the ICF World Sprint Championships.
- What keeps you busy outside of Kayaking? What is your current Occupation and/or University degree? I’m a proud RSPCA Queensland ambassador and love supporting the important work they do for animals. I also volunteer for them as a animal foster carer. For work, I write articles on disability issues for Invacare Australia and New Zealand. I have a Diploma in Applied Science from the University of Queensland, and I am currently studying a course in Professional Leadership at La Trobe University.
- How would your best friend describe you? Sporty, animal obsessed, and a good listener.
- Do you have any superstitions before a race? Nope, I don’t have any.
- What is your favourite course to paddle on? Milan, Italy
- Previous National Teams: 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018
Instagram: @susanseipel.paralympian
Facebook Page: /susanseipel.paralympian
Website: www.susanseipel.com
International Results
2019
2nd (VL2 200) ICF Paracanoe Sprint World Championships (Szeged, HUN)
3rd (KL2 200) ICF Paracanoe Sprint World Championships (Szeged, HUN)
2nd (VL2 200) – ICF Paracanoe World Cup (Poznan, POL)
4th (KL2 200) – ICF Paracanoe World Cup (Poznan, POL)
2018
4th (VL2 200) ICF Paracanoe World Championships (Montemor-O-Velho, POR)
6th (KL2 200) ICF Paracanoe World Championships (Montemor-O-Velho, POR)
3rd (VL2 200) ICF World Cup 1 (Szeged, HUN)
4th (KL2 200) ICF World Cup 1 (Szeged, HUN)
2017
1st (VL2 200) ICF World Championships (Racice, CZE)
4th (KL2 200) ICF World Championships (Racice, CZE)
2016
3rd (KL2 200) Paralympic Games (Rio, BRA)
1st (VL2 200) ICF World Championships (Duisburg, GER)
3rd (KL2 200) ICF World Championships (Duisburg, GER)
2015
1st (V1 200) VL2 – ICF World Championships (Milan, ITA)
3rd (K1 200) KL2 – ICF World Championships (Milan, ITA)
2014
6th (K1 200) TA – ICF World Championships (Moscow, RUS)
