Photo by: Cathy Kasperbauer / Athlete: Jonas Ecker
The 2025 USA Canoe Sprint Team Trials, held April 14–15 at the Chula Vista Elite Athlete Training Center, brought together the nation’s top paddlers vying for international team spots. We’re excited to announce the athletes who will represent the United States at this year’s World Cups and Junior/U23 World Championships:
2025 World Cup Team
World Cup 1 – Szeged, Hungary (May 16–18)
World Cup 2 – Poznan, Poland (May 22–25)
Canoe Women
- Audrey Harper
- Andreea Ghizila
- Emma Albrecht
Canoe Men
- Jonathan Grady
- Edward Surles
- Kenny Kasperbauer
Kayak Men
- Aaron Small
- Gus Cook
- Zack Alva
- Nate Humberston
- Sean Talbert
2025 Junior & U23 World Championship Team
Montemor-o-Velho, Portugal (July 23–27)
Junior National Team:
Canoe Women
- Audrey Harper
Canoe Men
- Ben Ciaccio
- Aaron Larsen
Kayak Men
- Finn Connell
- Cole Schwake
- Spencer Allen
Kayak Women
- Ellie Scoggins
- Brynn Collins
- Reagan Liles
U23 National Team:
Canoe Women
- Audrey Harper (C2 500)
- Emma Albrecht
- Stella Desantis
Canoe Men
- Benjamin Blanck
- Alistair Leith
Kayak Women
- Elena Wolgamot
- Kali Wilding
- Emma MacDonald
- Knytly Sybounmy
- Abby Scoggins
Kayak Men
- Jonas Ecker
- Cole Jones
- Sean Talbert
Stay tuned for the announcement of the 2025 Senior World Championship Team in June, following additional team camp evaluations and seat racing. Thank you to our athletes, coaches, and competition partners for your dedication and support—this is just the beginning of an exciting season!