Competition
Team
Merle Long
| Hometown | Horseshoe Bend, Idaho |
| Events | Slalom , Kayak Cross |
| Years On Team | 3 (since 2021) |
| Club | Long Family Racing Team |
| Born | 07/07/2006 |
| Schools/Work | Idaho Virtual Academy '23 |
| Hobbies | Whitewater kayaking and jujitsu with his father Tren |
“No brain, no headache.”
4 Things You Didn't Know about Merle Long
- Merle is the son of Tren Long and cousin of Kyler and Isabel Long. All are members of the US Slalom/Extreme teams.
- He works at the Cascade Rafting Company with his family.
- Merle and Kyler together are known as the "Doofus Twofus" since the 15-year-old cousins train, paddle, and go to school together.
- He has traveled to 6 out the 7 continents and has paddled in all except Africa.