This morning the ISA World Standup and Paddle Board Championships moved to Shenzou Penisula for the Mens and Women’s SUP sprint races.
The day consisted of 4 men’s sprint heats followed by 3 women’s sprint heats. Kimon Dos Santos started the morning with an incredible race but with only 3 men proceeding to the semi finals he narrowly missed out on making the semi finals with a fourth position.
The women’s heats then began with Tarryn King winning her heat convincingly and moving into the semi finals. Tarryn then once again won her semi final heat to proceed to the Finals.
The Women’s SUP Sprint Final finished off the day of action, with France’s 2017 Silver Medalist Amandine Chazot matching up against Italy’s Caterina Stenta, USA’s Jade Howson, South Africa’s King, Australia’s Terrene Black, and Japan’s Yuka Sato.
King built a decisive lead and crossed the finish line in first place to the cheers of her team on the beach.
“I’ve put in a lot of time and a lot of training,” said King. “I am so stoked.
“To win Gold in the Sprints is a dream come true.
“It’s been quite a journey from giving birth to being World Champion. I stayed fit during my pregnancy and once I gave birth, I bounced back quite quickly. I really focused on coming to compete in the ISA and it all paid off.”
Silver, Bronze and Copper positions were too close to call with the naked eye, but upon further review Italy’s Stenta prevailed with the Silver, USA’s Howson with the Bronze, and Australia’s Black with Copper.
With two days remaining in the event, the SUP and Paddleboard Distance Races and Team Relay will round out the event, determining the 2018 Team World Champion.
Tarryn King well ahead of the competition. Photo: ISA / Pablo Jímenez
ISA President Fernando Aguerre said:
“The SUP Sprints have been an exciting addition to the event since 2016, adding a new element of power and explosiveness.
“We are proud to continue crowning the best SUP and Paddleboard athletes World Champions, and today was no exception.
“We have two days of competition left in Wanning and the team points are heating up. We have five Gold Medals left to determine who will be Team World Champion.”
The ISA World SUP and Paddleboard Championship will be streamed live on www.isasurf.org Nov 23 – Dec 2.
ISA President Fernando Aguerre said:
“The SUP Sprints have been an exciting addition to the event since 2016, adding a new element of power and explosiveness.
“We are proud to continue crowning the best SUP and Paddleboard athletes World Champions, and today was no exception.
“We have two days of competition left in Wanning and the team points are heating up. We have five Gold Medals left to determine who will be Team World Champion.”
The ISA World SUP and Paddleboard Championship will be streamed live on www.isasurf.org Nov 23 – Dec 2.