Shannon Reynolds

OLYMPIAN

From an early age it could be seen that Shannon Reynolds had the physical attributes of a kayaker.

When she was 14 years-of-age she became a member of the Bayswater Paddle Club.

Shannon represented Australia at the 2013 Australian Youth Olympic Festival.

Later that year she represented Australia at the Junior World Championships. Finishing eighth as part of Australia’s K-4 500 crew.

Shannon was selected for Australia’s Under 23 World Championships team and competed in 2014, 2015 and 2017.

She finished fifth in the women’s K1 500 at the 2020 Australian Canoe Sprint Championships qualifying for the Tokyo 2020 Olympics.