Collegiate Nationals day 1

So today was the first day of competition in the Collegiate Nationals kayaking events- the highly competitive and sometimes violent boater-cross.
Champions were crowned, folks were bloodied, good times were had by all.

The women were first to go, the final heat saw Amanda Marusich (Stanford), Lizzie (UNR), Shana (Garrett college), and Katie (U of Montana), (sorry, i don't remember last names for everyone). Right from the start, Amanda sprinted out to a commanding lead, and eventually taking first followed close by Kaite. Lizzie came in 3rd.







Amanda taking the lead in women's boater-X







Up next was the men's, the final heat matched Jesse Shimrock (Garrett College, recently out of retirement), Andrew Peterman (Stanford), Andy Maser and Lane Jacobs (U Oregon). It was a fierce heat, Shimrock's paddle had some contact with Maser's face, multiple boat on boat/ paddle contact, but at the end Lane Jacobs ended up crossing the finish line first. Peterman came second, then Maser in 3rd.


Jacobs and Peterman












Now, it's off to the music fest! Tons of live bands plaing in Reno tonight and tomorrow for the competition, good times!
Just have to make sure to be plenty rested for the freestyle comp tomorrow!

Selander out!