Dragon Boating

“I can see myself being one of those 80-year-old grandmother paddlers”: an interview with SFU Shockwave co-captain Caroline Therrien

By: Kitty Cheung Year: Second-year Major: English major, communication minor Hometown: Burnaby, BC Favourite post-practice meal: Commercial Sushi for the “Holy Trinity of vegetarian sushi” — mango, yam, and avocado Caroline Therrien is the co-captain of the SFU dragon boat team, better known as SFU Shockwave. Having joined the team in her second semester at SFU, Therrien earned the title of “Most Improved Paddler” for the 2018 season. Stepping into this leadership role as co-captain has been quite the challenge for Therrien, who has inspired her teammates with sheer grit and dedication. Currently trying out for the U24 National Team,…

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