I am honoured to have been chosen to represent Australia at the 2024 Canoe Marathon World Championships in Croatia in September. I achieved this selection after winning the National marathon championships in April. I am so proud to be wearing the green and gold!

I am currently in year 12 so have been balancing my study and training.

I have been training incredibly hard to do myself, my family, my coaches and my country proud and to repay the people who have supported me in my sporting journey.

The trip will be a wonderful experience, where I will compete in the World Championships against the best international paddlers. I will also train in Italy leading up to the championships. I am aiming for a top 10 result in the world. It will be an amazing experience for a 17 year old!

This trip is to be paid for by myself and my family. Costs include : international flights, accommodation, transfers, training, boat hire, competition fee, uniform, insurance and meals.

My recent results:

• 2023 World Marathon Championships Denmark - 15th
• 2023 World Ocean Ski Championships Perth - 11th
• Australian Junior Marathon Paddler of the Year
• Australian Sprint team at Asia Pacific Championships 2024 - 2 golds & 1 bronze medal
• NSW Junior Sprint Paddler of the Year 2023 & 2024
• u18 K1 Marathon Australian Champion 2023 & 2024
• u18 K2 Marathon Australian Champion 2024
• u18 K2 1000m Australian Champion 2024
• Selection in K1 & K2 events at World Championships in Croatia in Sept 2024

Any support would be so very helpful and appreciated.

Thanks!

Chelsea Sutton