"My role models: Constant and courageous athletes who have achieved results thanks to their dedication and sacrifice"

Name: Nancy Millan Valdes

Date of Birth: June 27, 1987

Hometown: Santiago de Chile

Sport: Canoeing Women

How many years training in canoe?

2 years in a canoe. Before I did ice skating - practiced for 15 years

How many days / week do you train in canoe?

5 to 6 days per week

Do you have a coach and / or a training group?

Training with the selection of boating in Santiago Chile and my coach is Zdzislaw Szubski.

Do you cross-train?

Yes, swimming, running and gym

Who is your closest rival?

The girls from South America.

Current / Prior year Accomplishments:

4th Place 2010 Pan American

10 th Place World Championship 2011 (Final B 1st Place)

National Champion

Goals for 2012:

Get a medal at the International

Who is your role model?

Constant and courageous athletes who have achieved results thanks to their dedication and sacrifice.

What is your favorite music?

The romantic music like Ricardo Arjona

How many years do you see yourself competing in canoe?

Until my body wants, I expect about 5 more years.

What is your message to the world regarding women in canoe?

It is a beautiful sport which is growing day by day and more and more women who dare do it, and soon the dream will come true for all, to compete in the Pan Americans Games and Olympics.