Emma Freja Pedersen
Background

Emma Freja Pedersen

A reigning Danish Champion with long distance as her forte - and a growing appetite for tech races and open-ocean conditions - Emma Freja Pedersen is making her mark internationally with standout wins, including two golds at the German Open Water Championships, and a rising presence on Europe’s top podiums. A true up-and-comer with massive potential, she’s a natural fit for the Blackfish team.

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Emma Freja Pedersen

Background

Date of birth: 22 August 1997

Home: Klitmøller, Denmark

Occupation: Student in the process of Master’s Degree in English SUP racing. 

Discipline: SUP racing (Long distance as favourite format)  

Board set-up: SUNOVA Allwater 22” & Flatwater Faast Pro 21”

Paddles: Blackfish Viento 520, Blackfish Salish 500, Blackfish Noumea 500

 

*Header image source: EuroTour 

Achievements
  • 2025: In 2025, Freja delivered an outstanding season of results, becoming the Danish Champion in both long distance and technical racing, and securing second place in the sprint division at the Danish Championships. Internationally, she claimed two gold medals at the German Open Water Championships in long distance and technical race. Her strong form continued with a top-10 finish in the technical race at the Spring SUP Race in Italy, along with podium results on the EuroTour - second in Nordhausen and third in Namur.
  • 2024: Freja is a reigning Danish Champion in both long distance and technical races, while also securing second place in the sprint category at the Danish Championships. She claimed the overall title in the Danish SUP Tour and earned a podium finish at the EuroTour event in Nordhausen. Additionally, she has competed at the ISA World Championships, achieving a top-20 finish in the technical race.