Gregory Crouse
Sport: Canoe/Kayak
Quick Facts
Birthday: October 9, 1968
Height: 5'7"
Age: 56
Hometown: Fullerton, CA
Education: N/A
Biography
2015 U.S. Paracanoe World Cup Team
Top Results:
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2010 World Sprints: Bronze in V1
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2012 ICF Canoe Sprint World Championships: 5th in V1
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2012 World Sprints: Bronze in V1
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2014 U.S. National Championship: Gold in V1 at 200m, 500m, and 5K
- 2015 ICF Canoe Sprint and Paracanoe World Cup: 6th in VL3 200m final
- 2015 U.S. National Sprint Team Trials: 1st in V1 200m VL3
About:
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How you got into the sport: I participated in a disabled sports event, “Summer Fest”, and fell in love with outrigger canoeing.
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Role Model: Dick Butkus, Linebacker [Chicago Bear Great]
- Favorite Quotes:
- “Nobody who ever gave their best regretted it.” -George Stanley Halas
- “Success is not final, failure is not fatal: it is the courage to continue that counts.” -Sir Winston Churchill
Quick Facts
I am a U.S. Army Veteran that lost a left leg while in service. I am a husband and a father of 3; Krystal, Kasey, and Chase. Paddling has been my way of life for more than a decade. It is my passion and vocation. I have been very fortunate to be able to give back to my community, by speaking to transitional soldiers, foster children and as a peer counselor to fellow amputees. I would not be where I am today without the love and encouragement of my family and the unfailing support of PossAbilities.
World Championships Experience
- Most recent: 2017 – 14th (Canoe single VL3 200m - Men)
- Years of participation: Canoe single VL3 200m - Men 2017; V1 200m LTA - Men 2012, 2013; V1 200m LTA / TA / A - Men 2010
- Top finish: 5th – 2012 (V1 200m LTA - Men)
