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After an exhilarating first weekend of racing at the 2025 Canoe Slalom & Kayak Cross Pan American Championships in Montgomery, Alabama, the paddling community now turns its attention to OKC Riversport, where the second weekend of the U.S. Canoe Slalom & Kayak Cross Team Trials and ICF Ranking Race will take place from March 28-30.
Pan American Championship Recap
From March 21-23, top athletes from Argentina, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Mexico, Peru, the United States, and Venezuela competed at Montgomery Whitewater, vying for the title of Pan American Champion. With stunning weather and top-tier performances, the event provided an incredible showcase of paddling talent.
Pan American Championship Results
Men’s C1
- Senior
Manuel Tripano (Argentina)
Geral Soto (Chile)
Charles Correa (Brazil)
- U23
- Nathaniel Francis (United States)
- Junior
- Tyler Gevaert (Canada)
Women’s C1
- Senior
- Omira Estacia Neta (Brazil)
- Lois Betteridge (Canada)
- Nerea Castiglione (Argentina)
- U23
- Laura Plata (Colombia)
Men’s K1
- Senior
- Manuel Tripano (Argentina)
- Mathieu Desnos (Brazil)
- Andraz Echeverria Olguin (Chile)
- Junior
- Michal Smiesko (Canada)
Women’s K1
- Senior
- Ana Sátila (Brazil)
- Sofia Reinoso (Mexico)
- U23
- Evy Leibfarth (United States)
- Beatrice Olson (Canada)
- Florencia Aguirre Gonzalez (Chile)
- Junior
- Nerea Castiglione (Argentina)
Men’s KX
- Senior
- Mathieu Desnos (Brazil)
- Kyler James Long (United States)
- Kevin Vegas (Venezuela)
- Junior
- Tyler Gevaert (Canada)
- Nikhil Nijhawan (United States)
- George Nor (Canada)
Women’s KX
- Senior
- Evy Leibfarth (United States)
- Marcella Altman (Brazil)
- Sofia Reinoso (Mexico)
- Junior
- Carden Oetting (United States)
- Paige Zimmerman (United States)
- Olivia Long (United States)
Looking Ahead to OKC Riversport
As the competition shifts to Oklahoma City, athletes will continue their battle for a place on the U.S. Canoe Slalom & Kayak Cross Team. The ICF Ranking Race adds an extra layer of intensity, as paddlers vie for international recognition and crucial ranking points.
Stay up to date with the action:
- Schedule: View Here
- Live Results: Canoe Slalom & Kayak Cross Time Trials
- Kayak Cross Head-to-Head: View Here
- Technical Video Feeds:
As we look ahead to another thrilling weekend of racing, fans and athletes alike can expect top-tier competition, impressive performances, and high-stakes battles on the water. Stay tuned for more updates as the U.S. Team Trials continue!