Tag: icf
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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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Canoeing; Double gold for France on final day in Nanjing
Nanjing, August 27, 2014: France won two the four medals on offer in the canoe-kayak obstacle slalom at the Nanjing Canoeing Course on Wednesday. In rainy conditions, Lucas ROISIN (FRA) was the first to win gold for France in the men’s C1. ROISIN beat Robert HENDRICK (IRL) by less than a second to capture the…
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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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2016 Rio Olympic Games, Deodoro Olympic Park
Lausanne, July 4, 2014: Deodoro Olympic Park, The slalom venue has been a real focal point of the previous Games, bringing together the world’s best slalom paddlers on a visually appealing extreme whitewater course certainly adds an extra dimension to the spectacular 26-sport Games. “Each time construction starts on an Olympic venue it’s special. It’s…
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2014 ICF Canoe Slalom World Cup
London, June 9, 2014: 2014 ICF Canoe Slalom, The 22-year-old put down the quickest run on the tough Lee Valley course ahead of world-class opposition to secure her first victory at international level and ensure a rare trip to the top step of the podium for a member of the Chinese canoe slalom team. Ecstatic…
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2014 ICF Canoe Sprint World Cup in Szeged
Szeged – Hungary, May 26, 2014: Germany also impressed with six medals; Max Hoff (K1 Men 1000m) and Sebastian Brendel (C1 Men 1000m) each made it a trio of victories from this season’s three ICF Canoe Sprint World Cups. Australia’s Murray Stewart managed to collect two medals from the morning’s action. The 27-year-old led the…
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World’s Fastest Paddlers in Canoe Sprint World
Lausanne, May 16, 2014: Racice in the Czech Republic is the destination for the world’s fastest paddlers who are set to compete in the second ICF Canoe Sprint World Cup from the 16-19 May. The event is, again, headlined with an illustrious array of talent including World and Olympic Champions, as well as many emerging…
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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…