Ben Pope

National Team: Senior

DOB: 17/02/1994
Hometown: Bullsbrook, Western Australia
Club: Ascot Kayak Club
Coach: Julien Billaut
Nickname: Ben/Benny

• What has been your biggest accomplishment in the sport so far?Either first time being selected onto the National team, or my 2019 international season where I raced the best I have
• What keeps you busy outside of paddling?When not paddling I work as a software developer
• Current occupation? Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering, Software developer
• Who is the greatest influence on your career? My brother. I always had to beat him.
• Who inspires you? My parents, coach and competitors.
• How would your best friend describe you? Dedicated, hard working and top bloke.
• Favourite Australian personality? Russell Coight.
• What scares you the most? Heights.
• Do you have any superstitions before you race? I splash my face 2-3 times right before my run.
• Favourite place to paddle? Troja – Prague.
• Favourite song to paddle to? Something punk or Aussie Hiphop
• Favourite holiday destination? Croatia.

Instagram: @benpopeathlete

International Results

2020
4th MK1 Oceania Canoe Slalom Championships, Auckland, NZL

2019
27th MK1 ICF Canoe Slalom World Cup 4, Markklenberg, GER

2018
44th K1 – ICF Canoe Slalom World Cup 1 (Liptovsky Mikulas, SVK)
49th K1 – ICF Canoe Slalom World Cup 3 (Augsburg, GER)
52nd K1 – ICF Canoe Slalom World Cup 4 (Tacen, SLO)

2017
10th K1 Teams – ICF Canoe Slalom U23 World Championships (Bratislava, SVK)
19th K1 – ICF Canoe Slalom U23 World Championships (Bratislava, SVK)
12th K1 – ICF Canoe Slalom World Cup 1 (Prague, CZE)
48th K1 – ICF Canoe Slalom World Cup 3 (Markkleeberg, GER)

2016
47th K1 – ICF Canoe Slalom World Cup Final (Tacen, SLO)
34th K1 – ICF Canoe Slalom World Cup 4 (Prague, CZE)
30th K1 – ICF Canoe Slalom U23 World Championships (Krakow, POL)
5th K1 Teams – ICF Canoe Slalom U23 World Championships (Krakow, POL)
23rd K1 – Oceania Championships (Penrith, NSW)

2015
28th K1 – ICF Canoe Slalom U23 World Championships (Foz do Iguassu, BRA)
33rd C1 – ICF Canoe Slalom U23 World Championships (Foz do Iguassu, BRA)