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Historic Performance: 3 Silver, 3 Bronze Medals • First-ever BCP Division • Brandenburg, Germany • July 14-20, 2025
Historic Performance: 3 Silver, 3 Bronze Medals • First-ever BCP Division • Brandenburg, Germany • July 14-20, 2025
We Did It – We Made History.
We Did It – We Made History.
After a rigorous selection process, Team USA's inaugural Breast Cancer Paddler team competed on the world's biggest stage. Thirty-nine exceptional athletes represented the United States at the 17th IDBF World Dragon Boat Racing Championships in Brandenburg, Germany – marking the first time in the championship's 30-year history that a Breast Cancer Paddler division competed.
"We are excited and honored to represent Team USA at the Dragon Boat World Championships. This opportunity is not just about competition; it's about celebrating life, strength, and resilience in the face of adversity." – Head Coach Angela Long
Championship Recap: Excellence Under Pressure
Championship Recap: Excellence Under Pressure
Our team competed with distinction at the prestigious Beetzsee Regatta Course in Brandenburg an der Havel, Germany. The world-class venue, equipped with Olympic-standard timing systems, hosted over 4,500 athletes and supporters from around the globe, and Team USA BCP rose to the occasion.
Facing harsh conditions and incredibly close competition, our athletes demonstrated the heart, skill, and determination that earned them their place on this historic team. The bonds formed through this championship experience have created a sisterhood that extends far beyond the medals won.
Part of a Global Movement
Part of a Global Movement
Team USA joins a powerful international movement that began in 1996 when Dr. Don McKenzie challenged medical thinking by proving that breast cancer survivors could thrive through rigorous upper body exercise. Today, this movement spans 380 teams across 40 countries with approximately 20,000 paddlers worldwide.
Our participation isn't just about winning medals – though we're absolutely going for gold. We're ambassadors for a community that believes in wellness, empowerment, and showing the world that there is vibrant life after a breast cancer diagnosis.
Program Goals
To offer competitive BCS paddlers the chance to represent the USA on an international stage.
To recruit and train the nation’s top BCS paddlers, providing them with a pathway to develop into high-performance athletes.
To highlight the strength, resilience, and opportunities that exist for BCS individuals following a cancer diagnosis.
To WIN GOLD at the 2025 IDBF World Championships in Germany.
To field a Standard and Small boat for the TUSA BCP division at the 2025 IDBF World Championships in Germany.
Join us in making history. Follow our journey. Celebrate strength.
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