"We want to compete in canoe."

Name: Elīna Ēdole

Hometown and Country: Ventspils, Latvia

Sport: Canoe Sprint

Do you train and race in team boats?

No, I don’t, there is no other girls in canoe, but I have been in c2 with boys

How many years training in canoe?

1.5 years, but before I was racing kayak for 8 years.

How many days/week do you train in canoe?

6 days/week, in winter one training in day, in summer 2 training sessions each day.

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

Yes, I have coaches, mostly I train alone. Sometimes I race together with younger paddlers.

Do you do any other physical activity besides canoeing?

Yes, weights, swimming, running.

Do you coach or mentor others?

Yes, I am coach in my club.

Who is your closest rival?

Myself. But, seriously, all women who race in C1.

"We can be fast with good technique."

Accomplishments:

2011 European championships c1 200m 6th place

2011 European U23 championships c1 200m 6th place

2011 World championships c1 200m 16th place

What is your favorite music?

I like different kind of music, it depends from mood but mostly it’s rock music

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

We can do it, we want to compete in canoe and we will do that. No one will stop us. It is stupid to not develop woman canoe - we can be fast with good technique and WE LOOK GREAT IN CANOE!