Photo Credit: Montgomery Whitewater / Abby Smith
Montgomery Whitewater welcomed slalom athletes from around the world to compete in the 2026 ICF World Ranking Race and USA Team Selection Event earlier this month. USA athletes had the opportunity race against a strong, international field of competitors while also competing for the opportunity to represent the United States at the 2026 Junior & U23 World Championships in Krakow, Poland.
Congratulations to all the athletes for their outstanding performances! The athletes who earned the right to compete at the World Cups and World Championships this year are:
Junior Men’s Kayak (MK1):
- Wyatt Christie Williams
- Connar Haakenson
- Will Rainey
Junior Women’s Kayak (WK1):
- Carden Oetting
- Lucy Crino
- Ivy Lenz
Junior Men’s Canoe (MC1):
- Cody Lindemann
Junior Women’s Canoe (WC1):
- Carden Oetting
- Ivy Lenz
- Lucy Crino
Junior Men’s Kayak Cross (MX1):
- Connar Haakenson
- Cody Lindemann
- Isaac Long
Junior Women’s Kayak Cross (WX1):
- Carden Oetting
- Olivia Long
- Ivy Lenz
U23 Men’s Kayak (MK1):
- Kaelin Friedenson
- Coleman Christie-Williams
- Kyler Long
U23 Women’s Kayak (WK1):
- Evy Leibfarth
- Marcella Altman
- Isabella Altman
U23 Men’s Canoe (MC1):
- Nathaniel Francis
- Luca Bohn
U23 Women’s Canoe (WC1):
- Evy Leibfarth
- Marcella Altman
- Isabella Altman
U23 Men’s Kayak Cross (MX1):
- Kyler Long
- Nik Nijhawan
- Kaelin Friedenson
U23 Women’s Kayak Cross (WX1):
- Evy Leibfarth
- Marcella Altman
- Isabella Altman
We celebrate these athletes’ achievements and look forward to cheering on those who accept their nominations as they prepare to compete on the world stage!