Rebecca Giddens

Rebecca Giddens (born 19 September 1977) is a United States whitewater kayaker. [ [http://www.daveyhearn.com/Coaching/Whitewater%20Champion/Press%20Archives/Rebecca%20Giddens%20bio%20042304.htm Rebecca Giddens bio] ]

She competed at the 2004 Summer Olympics in Athens. In the K-1 event she finished fifth in the qualification round, thus progressing to the semifinals. In the semifinals she finished fourth, managing to reach the final round. In the final she finished second, winning the Olympic silver medal.

She had previously finished seventh at the 2000 Summer Olympics.

She resides in Kernville, California, where she owns a brewpub with her husband.

References

* [http://sports.yahoo.com/olympics/athens2004/usa/Rebecca+Giddens/1725891 Profile]