National Team: Junior
DOB: 07/05/2000
Hometown: Balgowlah, Sydney
Institute/Academy: NSWIS
Club: Salty Paddlers
Coach: David Kennedy
Nickname: Hughsey
- How did you get into paddling?
My first coach, Nick Dawe, asked me to join the Salty Paddlers from surf life saving. - What has been your biggest accomplishment in the sport so far?
Making the 2018 Junior World Champs team. - What keeps you busy outside of paddling? What is your current occupation and/or university degree?
Surfing and I’m in my final year of school. - Who has been the greatest influence on your career?
Mum and Dad. - How would your best friend describe you?
Kind, relaxed, chilled and reliable. - Do you have any superstitions before a race?
No. - What is your favourite course to paddle on?
Racice, Czech Republic. - Previous National Teams: Olympic Hopes (2017), Asia Pacific (2018), Junior World Championships (2018)
Instagram:@tom.hughess
International Results
2018
Asia Pacific
Gold (K4 500) – Asia Pacific Sprint Cup (Adelaide, AUS)
Silver (Mixed 200 Relay) – Asia Pacific Sprint Cup (Adelaide, AUS)
4th (K4 1000) – Asia Pacific Sprint Cup (Adelaide, AUS)
5th (K2 500) – Asia Pacific Sprint Cup (Adelaide, AUS)
2017
Olympic Hopes
8th (K4 500) – Olympic Hopes Regatta (Racice, CZE)
