Jun 29, 04:13 PM: Megan Gibson Going to Moscow!

Congralations to Megan Gibson, who was named to the national team that will represent Canada at the Junior World Canoe/Kayak Championships in Moscow at the end of July.

Megan was one of 5 female kayakers named to the team. Her selection was based on her results at national team trials raced in May and those raced this past weekend. Over the weekend Megan placed 7th in the K-1 1000m event, 2nd in the K-1 500m event as well as 2nd in the K-2 500m event with crew mate Michelle Russell of Nova Scotia.

Other Wascana athletes having success at the team trials on the weekend were Kia Byers, who ended with two 3rd place finishes in Sr. Women’s K-1 events and a 1st and 3rd place finish in K-2 events. Tiera McLeod also had excellent results, finishing 9th in both Sr. Women’s K-1 events and 7th in the K-2 events with Stephanie Robertson. Stephanie also had a 8th place finish the Sr Women’s K-1 500m B Final on Sunday.

Cooper Reis and Simon Fense also did well. Cooper placed 6th in the K-1 500m event, with Simon coming in 2nd. Simon also placed 3rd in the K-1 1000m. Cooper & Simon teamed up to get an 8th place finish in the K-2 500m event and Simon placed 2nd in the K-2 1000m event with partner Jarret Kenke of Saskatoon.