About Matt Taylor
Born 1970. Matt Taylor is an American canoeist.
Matthew McLeod "Matt" Taylor (born 23 April 1970 in Atlanta) is an American slalom canoeist who competed from the mid-1990s to the mid-2000s. Competing in two Summer Olympics, he earned his best finish of eighth in the C-2 event in Athens in 2004.
During his career in C2 he was partnered by several different paddlers including Lecky Haller (1997-2000) and Joe Jacobi (2002-2004).
World Cup individual podiums
SeasonDateVenuePositionEvent1998 2 Aug 1998 Wausau 3rd C2
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Frequently asked questions
Who is Matt Taylor?
American slalom canoer
When was Matt Taylor born?
Matt Taylor was born on 23 April 1970.
What is Matt Taylor's occupation?
Matt Taylor is a canoeist.
What nationality is Matt Taylor?
Matt Taylor is American.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Matt Taylor (canoeist)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Matt Taylor. https://biography.guide/matt-taylor-canoeist/
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Chicago: "Matt Taylor." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/matt-taylor-canoeist/.
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