"Once we have overcome, the world in our hands." Mia (right)

Name: Mia Friend

Date of Birth: 16/10/92

Hometown: Ecuador

Sport: Canoe Sprint

How many years training in canoe?

5 años

How many days/week do you train in canoe?

6

Do you have a coach and/or a training group?

Yes, FEC Federacion Ecuatoriana de Canotaje ( Seleccion Nacional)

Do you cross-train?

No

Do you coach /mentor others?

Yes, Sebastian de Cesare, Ma. Emilia Arcagniy y Ossian Fridson

Who is your closest rival?

Brasil

Goals for 2012:

Campeonato Panamericao, Mundial, Exhibicion en los Juegos Olimpicos y Sudamericano

Who is your role model?

Cristiano Ronaldo

What is your favorite music?

Pop

How many years do you see yourself competing in canoe?

5 yeras more

What is your message to the world regarding women in canoe?

Vencer las barreras y miedos mentales que a veces tenemos ya que una vez superados podremos tener el mundo en nuestras manos (Overcome the mental barriers and fears that we sometimes have. Once we have overcome, the world in our hands.)