Whitewater

Mikael Ekström

My name is Mikael Ekström. Born in the year of 1989. I have been kayaking since 2002. Been competing in freestyle the last two years. Made the Swedish team two years, going to compete at 2007 worlds.

Later years been going on more and more creeks. Love the feeling of finding new lines and hucking big rapids. But a nice big wave is never wrong to throw down some big stuff on.
Been at World Class Kayak Academy fall ´06 and spring ´07.
Have kayaked in Sweden, Norway, UK, USA, Canada, Mexico and China.

Home Town: Uppsala, Sweden
Favorite rivers: All the big rivers up north in my country.
Current Sponsors: H20 Paddles, Houdinisportswear and Sweet Protection.

Comp results: 1st 2007 junior Swedish freestyle series