ATHLETE
PROFILES
Name: Ydris Hunter
Age: 21
Discipline: Men's Canoe
Home Club: False Creek Racing Canoe Club
Current Club: Rideau Canoe Club
Years on Ontario Team: 1
Words I live by: Real Gs move in silences... like lasagna - Lil Wayne
Reason I love paddling: We're all fighting demons. Mine can't swim.
A goal that drives me: To be the best version of myself
Favourite Canoe/Kayak Legend: Maksim Opalev
Favourite Race Memory: Dunking on Coach Reid after winning the Nationals Burgee
Favourite Instagram Follow: @ludwig_stylish_sphynx
Hidden Talent? Can watch the entire Chris Bumstead 2021 Olympics winning speech without crying
What is one thing on your bucket list? Learn how to swim
Name: Janina Winnicki
Age: 18
Discipline: Women's Canoe
Home Club: Rideau Canoe Club
Years on Ontario Team: 4
Words I live by: Comparison is the thief of joy
Reason I love paddling: It’s a unique sport and I love being outside on the water!
A goal that drives me: Paddling for Canada at u23 worlds
Favourite Canoe/Kayak Legend: Marek Lbik
Favourite Race Memory: Open mixed war canoe at 2022 nationals
Favourite Instagram Follow: @ludwina_the_lobster
Hidden Talent? Dog whisperer
What is one thing on your bucket list? Paddle in every continent