Jonas in Portugal

Reivers Dustin

Aug 31 #30001
I got a heads up that Jonas races at 1:00am Friday (according to his Dad).

Added two photos of Bellinghampster subdued excitement about the whole thing.
(photo credit Peter M).
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Jonas Ecker

Aug 31 #30002
Thank you so much everyone!

I race the U23 MK1 1000m at 10:49am on Friday (2:49am PST). I am Race 19, Heat 4, Lane 1.

Here is the link to my race startlist/results.
http://timetable.canoesprintportugal.com/regata.php?nr=19&prova=&pasta=59&difGMT=0&type=Jun

Here is the link to the complete regatta schedule.
http://timetable.canoesprintportugal.com/

There will be a livestream of racing and I will link it in this thread when I have it, you can also keep an eye on the PlanetCanoe YouTube channel for it to be posted.

I love the support, thank you all so so much!

Jonas Ecker

David Scherrer

Aug 31 #30003
That is a Great photo!

Jonas Ecker

Sep 2 #30007
Hey all!

Here is the link for the first livestream.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KmpAqtl9KkA
There will be a different link for AM and PM each day of racing, they are all pre-scheduled and on the PlanetCanoe Youtube.

We also got the final start lists.
I will be racing the U23 MK1 1000m and 200m

U23 MK1 1000m Heat 4
Race 19 @ 9/3/2021 10:51am
Lane 8

U23 MK1 1000m Heat 4
Race 113 @ 9/4/2021 12:54 pm
Lane 1

Once again here is the link to event start lists and results.
https://timetable.canoesprintportugal.com/index.php?gmt=1&gmt2=-60

Jonas Ecker

Nicholas Cryder

Sep 2 #30008
Crush it Jonas!!!

Jonas Ecker

Sep 2 #30009
Thanks everyone! Your support means the world!

Slight typo, Race 113 is U23 MK1 200m ( Not 1000m)

Jonas Ecker

Eric Grossman

Sep 3 #30010
Nice work Jonas, moves on to semis in 1000 with European Champ! How was that competition?
Eric

Denise Weeks

Sep 3 #30011
For those not up in the middle of the night . . .

You can see Jonas take 3rd in his first heat at this link, at minute 1:51:50 or so

And Aaron Small and his partner take third in their K2 double at 4:22

https://www.canoeicf.com/canoe-sprint-world-championships/montemor-o-velho-2021?utm_campaign=Live

It worked for me, anyway. It’s a bit complicated with the live stream and the recordings.

Great work, guys!

David Scherrer

Sep 3 #30013
Most bazaar auto translations…Reminds me of “what’s up tiger Lilly”…

Kevin Olney

Sep 3 #30014
Nice work in the semi! That start was 🔥!!

paul clement

Sep 3 #30015
Awesome Race! On to the B Final! Well done Jonas.
pc

comorado@…

Sep 3 #30016
Edited Sep 3
It must be a typo in times reported for Aron Small and Jasper Caddell. They had time of 3:37 in second heat and directly qualified for the final A. Huge accomplishment!

Congrats great job guys!

Results
Kimberly Reeves

Sep 4 #30019
Any reports on Jonas or Elena??
Kim

Ted Scherrer

Sep 4 #30020
Looks like Jonas got 4th in the 200 so he's moving up.

Kimberly Reeves

Sep 4 #30021
And Elena??

Skidoc

Sep 4 #30022
4th in the B final (500 m, k1)

Dennis Mowry

Sep 4 #30023
It is difficult, for me at least, to figure out the races. I watched hours of on line streaming, in fast mode and only saw two races. Emma and Aaron small in the double.
Waiting for more updates
:D'

Jonas Ecker

Sep 4 #30025
Hey All!

Due to schedule changes related to whether my B Final was pushed to late yesterday evening after my 200 heats and semis. In the 200 I did not make it out of the SF due to an unlucky seed; my time beat 4 B Final qualifiers but since it was purely based on placing I did not advance. In my 1000 B Final I place 7th which is an overall placing of 16th U23 in the world, 2nd 2002, I did not achieve the time I wanted but overall the water that evening was much slower in addition to a long day at the course. Thank you so much for all your support and I am so stoked for next year, I still have 4 more years to compete in the U23 division!

I am done with racing although Elena still has the MX K2 500.

Thank you so much for all your support, it means the world!
Jonas Ecker

Dennis Mowry

Sep 5 #30027
Great job Jonas,

I'm sure it was a great experience, not only bring there but also getting there and going back. It's not the goal but the process that's most rewarding. The next 4 years, I'm sure will be a huge difference, Just looking back for instance at the last 4. Competing at 22 verses18 will be huge as well. Stay healthy.

We're all proud and inspired by you and the whole team.

Thank you,
:Dennis

Denise Weeks

Sep 6 #30035
Happy news: Elena W. and her doubles partner, Jasper, put the U.S. on the medals table by coming in 2nd in the K2 500 mixed.

Sandy Gilliard

Sep 6 #30036
Elena & Jasper…Wonderful. Good Job! V. “sandy” G.

Skidoc

Sep 6 #30037
Medal ceremony photo for Elena & Jasper

Paul Reavley

Sep 6 #30039
More photos from video feed

Kimberly Reeves

Sep 6 #30040
Woohoo! Congrats!

Skidoc

Sep 6 #30044
https://youtu.be/58UW8wzGUEs

Fast forward to 4:28:15. Heckuva race! After watching them paddle in the harbor all last year- pretty stinking cool. Especially as they are both such good role models for the youngsters (my kids).

Meal ceremony starts at 5:00:00

John Rybczyk

Sep 6 #30045
The announcers were very excited about the USA medalling. And definitely, from now on it's Elena VOLGamat!

David Hooper

Sep 6 #30047
That was a very exciting race! Congrats to Elena and Jasper!

Dave H.

Eric Grossman

Sep 6 #30048
What a great race Elena and Jasper!
Jonas, awesome 👏 out there - huge competition! Congrats all you bellinghamster racers! amazing group of youth - the next leaders - and such community support!!!
DrG