Catherine Parenteau’s story serves as an inspiration, showcasing her dedication .

Catherine Parenteau is a Pickleball player born on August 26, 1994, hails from Montreal, Canada .

Catherine has made a name for prominent professional pickleball .

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Catherine Parenteau prowess in the sport has earned her impressive rankings No. 3 in the world

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Parenteau’s journey in the world of racquet sports commenced at the age of 4 when she was introduced to tennis.

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In 2011, she was recruited by the University of Arkansas’s NCAA tennis team but later transferred to Michigan State University

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Currently, Parenteau resides in Naples, Florida, with her partner Athena Trouillot. As of August 2023, She currently resides with her partner Athena Trouillot.

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In 2015, Parenteau was introduced to pickleball by her former MSU tennis coach, Simone Jardim. Captivated by the sport, she began training fervently .

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