Nicknamed the “Dark Horse” of the Pacific, Titouan Puyo was born in Rapa (French Polynesia) in 1991 but grew up in New Caledonia. Growing up he focused on Pirogue canoe but began paddling in 2013. Since then, his accolades have been overwhelming proving again and again he is French number one, as 4 X French Champion, 2 X European Champion, ISA champion and is currently ranked 7th overall for the APP World Tour.