KRISZTINA ZUR
Dreamer. Hard worker. Mom.
-
2001 ICF Canoe Sprint World Championships - Gold - K-4 200m
-
2003 ICF Canoe Sprint World Championships - Gold - K-4 1000m
-
2006 ICF Canoe Sprint World Championships - Gold - K-4 500m
-
2007 ICF Canoe Sprint World Championships - Gold - K-4 1000m
-
2007 ICF Canoe Sprint World Championships - Silver - K-4 200m, K-4 500m
-
2009 ICF Canoe Sprint World Championships - Silver - K-1 4 x 200m
-
2011 ICF Canoe Sprint World Championships - Silver - K-1 1000m
-
2012 Summer Olympics - London - K-4 500m - Gold Medal
-
2016 Summer Olympics - Brazil - K-4 500m - Gold Medal
Krisztina was born in Budapest and began paddling at 10 years old when she and her sister followed their brother to a local kayak club.
Clearly she stuck with it, as she went on to compete in Canoe Sprint for Hungary in two Summer Olympic Games, and a third Olympics representing the United States.
Currently living in Costa Mesa, CA, we are excited to welcome Krisztina to the Kai Wa'a team, paddling on the Draco OC1!
GET TO KNOW KRISZTA
HOMETOWN: I am from Budapest, living in Irvine CA
DAY JOB: Real estate Agent, Personal Coach.
WHEN YOU'RE NOT PADDLING YOU'RE: Having fun with my kids, working, watching movies.
MORNING OR EVENING PADDLE: I prefer morning but I won’t say no for a sunset paddle.
FAVORITE RUN: I am still trying to find out. I love the Gorge.
FAVORITE RACE: Wild Buffalo Relay
FAVORITE PRE-RACE MEAL: Muesli, oats, fruit, fish, and pasta.
FAVORITE HYPE SONG: Business by Tiesto.
DREAM PADDLING RUN/ADVENTURE: Molokai Solo
BEST PIECE OF ADVICE YOU HAVE EVER RECEIVED: Be patient.
YOUR ADVICE FOR THE NEXT GENERATION OF PADDLERS: When aiming for a goal, embrace hard work, stay patient, and avoid shortcuts. The journey is as important as the destination—enjoy the process and learn from it.
