Mallory Franklin

Name: Mallory Franklin/Edwards

Best known as: Mallory

Hometown: Windsor, Berkshire

Living now: Cheshunt, Hertfordshire

Discipline: C1W/K1W/KXW

Current boats: Vajda Hype, Galasport Caipi Fins, Pyranha Ripper Evo

Paddle of choice: Raab

Big volume or tight and technical: a mixture, i love having the big water to play, but tight and technical allows me to hone in on the fine details.

Favourite paddling spot: So far, I love paddling on Lee Valley White Water Centre, La Seu D’Urgell, ESP and Deep Creek, USA but I hope to paddle some of the rivers in New Zealand as they seem amazing!

How did you get into paddling?: I fell into the sport when I was very small and I never looked back.

Achievements: Olympic Games Silver medal (2021), World Championships: 6 Gold medals (2017 x2, 2018, 2019, 2021, 2023), 5 Silver medals (2013, 2014, 2018 x2, 2021), 3 Bronze medal (2018, 2022x2), World Cup: 8 time Champion (C1 & K1 double in 2019), 10 time Runner-Up, European Championships: 6 Gold medals, 6 Silver medals, 3 Bronze medals

What's your paddling goals for 2024? Anotehr Olympic Medal and embracing and enjoying racing at the Olympics.

Do you have any paddlesport qualification? Please detail: Coaching Level 2, working towards my Performance Coach

Best things about paddling: Being on the water, new courses and tough moves.

Best boating moment: when I was young and enjoying canoeing in France over the summer.

Worst boating moment: getting stuck in my boat in minus degrees and thinking i might drown.

Any other Hobbies: Baking, Coaching.

Ultimate worldwide destination: New Zealand

Food: Strawberries and White chocolate.

Drink: Oreo Milkshake

Music: pretty much anything.

Movie: Inception

Read: Man Search For meaning