General Clinton Canoe Regatta HOF Bios
The General Clinton Canoe Regatta will induct six new members into its Hall of Fame Saturday, May 23. Below is a brief bio on each honoree:
• Jan Whittaker, West Henrietta, N.Y.: First female to compete in the 70-mile race in 1971. Fourteen finishes in mixed competition; also won 19 U.S. Canoe marathon races in various races.
• Calvin Hassel, Grand Island, Neb.: One of the country's most acclaimed canoe racers who is a 20-time, 70-mile finisher as a C-1 or C-2 competitor. Won the C-1 pro race in 1998, 2006. Has more than 40 national titles and over 500 wins in races of all distances.
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