Deborah Kerr
Olympian Deborah Kerr is a distinguished British canoeist making incredible strides in international competitions. Her journey from local waters to the global Olympic stage is a testament to her excellence.
“My sport is all about the marginal gains, and I feel Beet It Sport gives me the edge by allowing me to push harder for longer.”
Deborah Kerr, Olympic Canoeist
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How did you get involved in canoe sprint?
My first coach came to my primary school to introduce us to the sport of canoe sprint and after my first few sessions I never looked back!
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What has been your most memorable performance to date?
Making the final in Tokyo!
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Who was your biggest sporting inspiration growing up?
I loved Rebecca Adlington. I was a swimmer before I paddled so I really looked up to her. Her ability to perform under pressure and her work in women’s sport is really inspiring to me.
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What is the best thing about competing in canoe sprint?
The speed! Especially in crew boats.
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What motivates you to train and compete at the highest level?
I have big ambitions to make another final at the next Olympics, so that’s always in the back of my mind when I’m training on a cold, windy lake in January!
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What advice would you give to someone who wants to pursue canoe sprint competitively?
It’s all about technique - I’ve been paddling since 2008 and am still working on this. Be patient and try new things with it!
07
If you could be a professional athlete in any other sport, which sport would it be and why?
I think I’d like to run the 400m or 800m. I really enjoy watching these events as there are a lot of tactics involved, but I hear the training is pretty brutal!
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Describe your perfect weekend.
My perfect weekend would start with a paddle or run. Even if I don’t feel like it at first, it always makes me feel better to move my body. Then I’d warm up with some coffee and a big brunch with some friends and then nothing but sleeping, eating and a good series for the rest of the weekend! Maybe a walk… to another coffee shop!!
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What are your main reasons for recommending Beet It Sport?
Beet It has been part of my pre race routine since 2020 - I take a shot a day in the few days leading up to competition and then a couple the morning of racing. My sport is all about the marginal gains, and I feel Beet It Sport gives me the edge by allowing me to push harder for longer. I also love that it’s just beetroot and nothing else! And how convenient it is, it’s one less thing to think about on race day as I just chuck it in my bag in the morning.
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Anything additional you would like to say about Beet It Sport
When I meet with athletes from different sports, I’m always surprised at how many people use Beet It! It’s such a versatile product.
Kerr's commitment to excellence is an inspiration and the Beet It Sport team are very proud to have Deborah as our ambassador. Her experiences and achievements thus far have solidified her status as a formidable competitor on the international stage, and we can't wait to see what she does next. Connect with here on Instagram at @deborahhhk
