Birthdate: January 7th, 1999
Hometown: Ottawa, ON
Canoe Club: Ottawa River Runners
Sport: Men’s kayak
Coach: Michal Staniszewski
Instagram: @keenan.simpson
Website: https://m.facebook.com/Canadiankayak/
Keenan started Kayak Slalom at the age of 15. His first race was in 2014 during a competition in Valleyfield, Québec.
Keenan is a member of the Ottawa River Runners and made the national team for the first time in 2016. He is training hard and hoping to medal at the 2020 Olympic games!
FUN FACTS:
Nickname: Smokey
Favourite training: Grand Prix loops or speed technique
Pre-race meal: Loaf sandwich
Off-season interest(s): Canoe camping and backpacking
Other sport(s): Xc skiing, hockey, alpine touring, climbing
TV show: Trailer park boys