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Makinley Kate Hargrove

@makinleykate

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•Team USA 🇺🇸🤍✨
•2x World Champion
•2x World Cup gold medalist
•6x U.S. Champion
•2x World record holder
•Philippians 4:13•

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I’m excited to share that after my second preliminary ride, I achieved a score of 1,026.67 points. Not only is this a personal best, but it also marks the first time a U.S. woman has surpassed 1,000 points at a World Championship event.

I’m incredibly grateful for the support of so many people along the way, especially my family, who continuously make it possible for me to pursue my dreams.

Tomorrow, we move on to the semifinals. Looking forward to the opportunity and ready to give it my all. 🤍 taken in Millau, Midi-Pyrenees, France by @makinleykate

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3 months ago

Speechless… 🥇
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Ever since taking gold at the last worlds in 2023, a dream of mine was to bring home my second consecutive World Champion Title… and today, that dream became a reality.
Since the water levels dropped the event has concluded, thus my prelims rides (two rides both count), totaling 1000 points, brought me home gold with a 680 point lead from the second place spot.
I’m so unbelievably grateful for all the coaching, love, and encouragement from so many. 🤍I couldn’t have done this without my village of people and the support my family provides. Thank you to my older brother Mason for pouring so much time into me on and off the water. @masonkayaks you continue to inspire me daily.
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Giving all my praise to God!
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Signing off as my last junior worlds…
till the next 🇺🇸🫶🏼 taken in Plattling by @makinleykate

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a year ago

It all starts with a dream… 🥇

From when I started kayaking at the age of 8, I always wondered where kayaking would take me. Fast forward to 12 year-old me and my dreams about taking home the title of World Champion like my big brother @masonkayaks

Today, I’m beyond speechless at what I accomplished … I am so unbelievably thankful for all the people that have poured so much into me as a person, and as a paddler, to help me get to this moment I am now🤍

Congrats to all the other jr. ladies who made this event so special!

I’m always giving thanks to God!

Now… onto the next dream🇺🇸🥇

📸 Amazing images captured by @jeffjbloor and @povmediaworks
Thank you for these special pictures taken in Columbus, Georgia by @makinleykate

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3 years ago

Day 2 of the Freestyle Word Cups:

Semi-finals was today and after three rides (my highest single ride score being a 915), i secured a 2nd place spot in the Senior Women finals tomorrow!!

Grateful for another day on the water with so many inspiring women.🤍 #usafreestylekayaking taken in Kraków, Poland by @makinleykate

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2 days ago

Day 1 of the Freestyle World Cups and I’m onto semis!!
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I’m competing today at 15:45 (9:45 EST). Thankful for another day of paddling 🤍

#usafreestylekayaking taken in Kraków, Poland by @makinleykate

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2 days ago

Kicking off the Freestyle World Cups #2 here in Kraków!

I compete in prelims tomorrow at 17:30 (11:30 EST).
I’ll be posting the live stream/live scoring on my story for anyone who wants to see results as they come in.

Wish me luck! 🤍🇺🇸 #teamusa taken in Kraków, Poland by @makinleykate

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4 days ago

Big airs. Big scores. Big possibilities 🌊

Just a day to go until freestyle hits the waters in Krakow 🇵🇱

#Krakow2026 by @makinleykate

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4 days ago

The final countdown is on! Just a couple more days of training before the Freestyle World Cup #2 starts in Kraków!

So unbelievably thankful for the opportunity to visit such a beautiful place and represent my country’s paddlers alongside so many amazing people. 🤍 #teamusa taken in Kraków, Poland by @makinleykate

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5 days ago

Exploring the beautiful city of Kraków in between training session 🤍🇵🇱 taken in Kraków, Poland by @makinleykate

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8 days ago

Day 4 here in Kraków, Poland training for the ICF Freestyle World Cups! Keeping the momentum going as I learn the feature and work on a comp ride.
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Can’t wait for this event to kick off! taken in Kraków, Poland by @makinleykate

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10 days ago

First full training day here in Poland. 🇵🇱
8 days until world cups! taken in Kraków, Poland by @makinleykate

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13 days ago

Back in the southeast for a few weeks! 🤍 taken in Nantahala Outdoor Center by @makinleykate

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20 days ago