Mariann grew up in Otta, a small town in Western Norway, and began kayaking at the age of 16. Her list of adventures is impressively long, as she has traveled to more than 50 countries with her kayak and explored some of the most beautiful and extreme rivers in the world. In addition to her travels and explorations, Mariann is also a competitive kayaker who has participated in numerous major events around the globe, winning medals along the way.
Fun fact: If you can't spot Mariann on a river one day, look up - you might see her soaring in her paraglider!
Mariann in Short:
Discipline: Whitewater Kayaking
Nationality: Norwegian
Hometown: Otta
Year of Birth: 1980
Career Highlights
- World Champion Extreme kayaking – North Fork of the Payette, Idaho, USA, 2019
- World Champion Extreme kayaking – Oetz, Austria, 2015
- 1st Myrkdalen Downhill – Voss Extremesport week, 2018
- 1st Branset Downhill – Voss Extremesport week, 2015
- 1st Sweet Rumble Sjoa, 2015
- 2nd overall Whitewater Grand Prix – Canada, 2014
- 1st Big Trick Contest at WWGP – Canada, 2014
- 1st Giant Slalom at WWGP – Canada, 2014
- 1st Myrkdalen Extreme downhill – Voss Extremesport week, 2014
- 1st King of Asia festival – Altai, Russia, 2013
- 1st Branset Extreme downhill – Voss Extremesport week, 2013
- Best drop – ROTY, 2012
- Rider of the year, 2011
- Best drop of the year, 2011
- Rider of the year, 2010
- Best freestyle trick – ROTY, 2010
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