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Nouria Newman


Where were you born?
 
Birthdate:  09/09/1991
 
Current location?  La Plagne (home)/Toulouse (Studies) - France
 
What is the closest river to your hometown?
 
How long have you been kayaking?  12 - 13 years
 
Favorite style of paddling?  Playboating, creeking, river running, slalom, etc.  Any big whitewater =)
 
Favorite places you've paddled and why?  Zambezi, because you're doing both freestyle and river running and also because Africa is always a mission and you always get in tricky situations.
 
Who is your favorite athlete/athletic role model?  Why? 
Tony Estanguet because he's the greatest french paddler, he's very technical and sliding a lot. What's more he's a really nice person.
 
Question of the month (May):
Favorite piece of kayaking gear:  
My favorite piece of kayaking gear are my slalom helmets. It's probably because I spent so much time padding and customizing them. It's the piece of gear that fits me perfectly. And, I also trust that you have a special relationship with your helmet(s) because it is the piece of gear that protects you and may save your life.  
 
Nouria's motivating tunes:
'Roll on up'  - Hilltop Hoods
 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HoI97c3UxKE

'Let me Alone' - Izia