Representing Australia as an American-Born Athlete with Merle Long

Podcast: Q&A with S&A · Aintree Group | Q&A with S&A

Opublikowano: 2026-10-18

Australian Canoe Slalom and Kayak Cross athlete Merle Long chats to Andrea and Shane about being born into a paddling family in the USA, his background as an EMT and wilderness first aid trainer, how a Sydney flood led to him making Australia his home, and his experience transitioning from a junior and U23 athlete to the senior team in 2026. Merle talks about his race prep and mindset, his offseason training routine and the realities of spending months overseas for the European racing season. He also shares what the Olympic qualification process involves and his...