Jim Terrell is a 4 time Olympic Canoeist and has won numerous National Championship Titles. His passion for building the finest competition paddles available today began at the age of 11 in his father's garage in Milford, Ohio.
Jim has been very involved over the years with scientific testing of paddle mechanics, including under water high speed photography and strain gage force analysis.
Jim has an extensive background in a variety of composite technology applications, including aerospace and motor sports. He applies all of his experience and knowledge into very innovative new designs and shapes; utilizing the most advanced aerospace products on the market.
Jim's Awards and medals.
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James Ross Terrell Resume
Olympic Games
| 1996 |
Atlanta, USA |
Semifinalist C-1 500m |
| 1992 |
Barcelona Spain |
Semifinalist C-2 500m |
| 1988 |
Seoul, South Korea |
Semifinalist C-1 500m |
| 1984 |
Los Angeles, California |
Alternate C-2 500m |
Pan American Games
| 1999 |
Winnepeg, Canada |
1 Bronze C-1 500 |
| 1995 |
Mar Del Plata, Argentina |
1 Gold C-1 500 |
| 1989 |
Barcelona, Venezuela |
1 Silver, 2 Bronze C-1 500, C-2 500, C-2 1000 |
| 1987 |
Indianapolis, Indiana |
1 Gold, 1 Silver C-1 500, C-2 1000 |
World Championships
| 1999 |
Milan, Italy |
Semifinalist C-1 500 |
| 1995 |
Duisburg, Germany |
Eighth C-1 200m, Semifinalist C-1 500m,C-1 1000 |
| 1991 |
Paris, France |
Semifinalist C-1 500m |
| 1990 |
Poznan, Poland |
Semifinalist C-1 500m |
| 1987 |
Duisburg, Germany |
Semifinalist C-1 500m |
| 1986 |
Montreal, Canada |
9th C-1 , Semifinalist C-2 |
| 1985 |
Mechlin, Belgium |
Alternate C-1 500m |
| 1983 |
Tampere, Finland |
Alternate C-2 500m |
United States Olympic Festivals
| 1991 |
Los Angeles, California |
4 Gold, C-1 500, C-1 1000, C-2 500, C-2 1000 |
| 1990 |
Minneapolis, Minnesota |
2 Gold, 2 Silver |
| 1989 |
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma |
3 Gold, 1 Silver |
| 1987 |
Raleigh, North Carolina |
4 Gold |
| 1986 |
Houston, Texas |
4 Gold |
| 1985 |
Baton Rouge, Louisana |
2 Silver, 2 Bronze |
| 1982 |
Indianapolis, Indiana |
2 Silver |
| 1981 |
Syracuse, New York |
1 Bronze |
| 1979 |
Colorado Springs, Colorado |
1 Silver |
National Championship Titles
| 1999 |
Lake Placid |
| 1998 |
Gainesville, Georgia |
| 1997 |
Seattle, Washington |
| 1996 |
Orlando, Florida |
| 1995 |
Seattle, Washington |
| 1994 |
Indianapolis, Indiana |
| 1993 |
Indianapolis, Indiana |
| 1992 |
Sacramento, California |
| 1989 |
Indianapolis, Indiana |
| 1988 |
Raleigh, North Carolina |
| 1987 |
Chicago, Illinois |
| 1986 |
Indianapolis, Indiana |
| 1985 |
Sacramento, California |
| 1984 |
Lake Placid, New York |
| 1982 |
Jasonville, Indiana |
| 1981 |
Jasonville, Indiana |
| 1980 |
Lake Sebago, New York |
Special Awards
| 1998 |
Honored with the "Jim Terrell Park" in hometown of Milford, Ohio |
| 1994 |
Inducted into the Clermont County Hall of Fame, Ohio |
| 1994 |
Voted in Top 100 most influential people in Newport Beach-Costa Mesa, California |
| 1993 |
Voted 61 in most influential people in Newport Beach- Costa Mesa, California |
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