Tag: canoe
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ICF Show Commitment to IOCs 2020 Agenda
Marrakesh, March 22, 2015: The International Canoe Federation’s Board Meeting in Marrakesh resulted in several key outcomes for the sports future including a clear commitment to deliver gender equity, an investment in online communications and motion to ensure strategic alignment to make a positive contribution to the IOC 2020 Agenda. The meeting was opened with…
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Double for Jørgensen and Kárász on final day
Szeged – Hungary, July 22, 2014: Emma Jørgensen (DEN) and Anna Kárász (HUN) both won two gold medals in the K1 200m and 500m in their respective age categories on the final day of action at the 2014 ICF Junior and U23 Canoe Sprint World Cup in Szeged, Hungary. This is the second occasion that…
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ICF Junior and U23 Canoe Sprint World
Szeged – Hungary, July 20, 2014: U23 Canoe Sprint World Championships, Hungary secured a further six medals this morning, whilst last year’s double-World Champion, Emma Jørgensen (DEN) added further to her growing collection by winning the K1 Junior Women 200m. Surprised at the finish line, Jørgensen struggled to summarise yet another outstanding performance. “I have…
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New stars joined familiar names as the first medals
Milan – Italy, May 3, 2014: first medals, China’s Zhou Yu was certainly one of those new stars, as the 25-year-old became the first of a new wave of athletes from China to win gold on the International Stage; she showed great composure to close out the K1 Women 1000m final ahead of the experienced…
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José Perurena elected as IWGA President
Lausanne, Apr 7, 2014: José Perurena, the president of the International Canoe Federation (ICF) and a member of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) has been elected as president of the International World Games Association (IWGA). The election took place at the SportAccord Convention in Antalya, Turkey where each candidate spoke about their aspirations for the…
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Olympic Programme Commission Confirmed for Canoeing
Lausanne, Apr 01, 2014: The International Canoe Federation (ICF) Board of Directors Meeting was held in Lausanne, Switzerland from the 29-30 March. José Perurena, ICF President and International Olympic Committee (IOC) Member, initiated a Canoeing Olympic Programme Commission to ensure that the ICF improves the sport’s ranking according to the IOC’s assessment and maintains its…
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Sporting legends to mentor athletes at Nanjing
Lausanne, Mar 19, 2014: The International Olympic Committee (IOC) recently announced Lisa Carrington (NZL), the Canoe Sprint K1 200m Olympic Champion and multiple World Champion, as one of the of 37 Athlete Role Models (ARMs) who will attend the 2nd Summer Youth Olympic Games from 16 to 28 August in Nanjing, China. Carrington, who was…
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Olympic Champion Baillie to retire from canoe slalom
Lausanne, Jan 27, 2014: Tim Baillie, who with C2 partner Etienne Stott made history in the London 2012 Olympics by winning a first gold medal for GB in the sport of canoe slalom, has decided to retire from the sport. Best friends since teenagers and a highly popular team on the international circuit, the pair enjoyed…
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ICF to quantify Rio 2016 Olympic Canoe Slalom Course Investment
Lausanne, Sept 6,2013: The International Canoe Federation (ICF) is sending world-leading experts to Rio to carry out a comprehensive cost and design analysis of the proposed Olympic Canoe Slalom Venue. This move was decided prior to the current speculation that the Canoe Slalom competition will be relocated 700 miles north to the Foz do Iguassu…
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Experienced performers were pushed hard
Duisburg – Germany, Aug 30, 2013: Austrian, Mendy Swoboda successfully defended his world title in a competitive K1 Men 200m TA final. The 23-year-old got off to a quick start but was pushed hard by newcomers, Victor Potanin (RUS) and Pier Alberto Buccoliero (ITA) who finished second and third respectively. Talking after the race Swoboda…