Kaenon Polarized

BIO

Name: Carrie Ann Johnson

Born: January 16, 1984

Nick Names: Care Bear

Profession: Kayaker. Student at UCSD studying Biochemistry

Home Town: San Diego, California

Currently living: Olympic Training Center in Chula Vista, California

Goofy, Regular or neither: Goofy

Years Riding: Still learning to surf

Memorable Moment: Walking into the stadium at the Opening Ceremonies of the 2004 Olympic Games

Future Goals: Olympic medal. Finish my undergraduate degree in Biochemistry. I am not sure what specific career I would like to pursue after I am done paddling. I would also like to spend some time traveling around the world and sightsee in the diffe

Heaviest bodily Trauma: I broke both bones in my right forearm doing a tumbling pass while doing gymnastics. I have a plate on each bone.

Greatest Professional Achievement: Qualifying the US a K1 500m spot to race for the 2008 Olympics.

Influences: I am not sure what you mean by influences. I think that my goals are a huge motivation for me. My parents have been a big influence in my life, in and out of sport. They have always encouraged me to strive for the highest level of what I

Favorite Kaenon Style: Georgia. Hard Kore for training and racing.

Thank you's: Thank you to my parents. They have supported me in all aspects of my life and been a major reason I have gotten to where I am. Thank you also to my coach Nathan Luce and the staff at the Olympic Training Center for helping me rea