Competition
Team
Aaron Small
| Hometown | Seattle, Washington |
| Events | MK2 500m and MK1 500m |
| Years On Team | 7 (since 2017) |
| Club | Seattle Canoe and Kayak Club |
| Born | 07/11/2001 |
| Schools/Work | University of Washington |
| Hobbies | skate skiing , running and hiking |
You can’t put a limit on anything. The more you dream, the farther you get. – Michael Phelps
4 Things You Didn't Know About Aaron Small
- Aaron is hard of hearing and knows American Sign Language.
- Aaron ran track in High School and competed at the State Championships.
- Aaron is a certified EMT.
- Aaron dabbles in guitar.
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Olympic Games
Paris 2024 Olympic Games: 8th MK2 500m, 25th MK1 1000m -
U.S. Nationals
2021: 1st MK2 1000m, 1st MK2 200m, 2nd MK1 5000m, 3rd MK1 1000m, 3rd MK1 500m, 4th MK1 200m -
U.S. Team Trials
2022: 1st MK2 500m, 2nd MK1 1000m, 2nd MK1 500m, 6th MK1 200m
2019: 2nd MK1 200m, 3rd MK1 500m, 5th MK1 1000m -
World Championships
2022: 7th MK2 500m, 9th Mixed K2 500m, 16th MK4 500m
2022 (U23): 3rd MK2 500m, 12th Mixed K2 500m, 25th MK1 500m
2021 (U23): 9th MK2 1000m, 14th MK2 500m -
Other
Pan-American Championships
2024: 1st MK2 500m, 2nd MK1 500m
2023: 3rd MK2 500m
2022: 1st MK2 500m
More about Aaron Small
First Strokes
I began paddling with the Seattle Canoe and Kayak Club when I was 11, and haven’t set my paddle down since.
Off the Water
When I am not paddling, I can be found studying Oceanography and American Sign Language, running, cooking, exploring the outdoors, and dreaming of dogs.