In the last three years the Dutch canoe slalom team made a big jump forward, qualifying for the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games and finishing 7th in the K1 Women's final. In 2022 there were three finals in Women K1 major events: 7th at the Worlds, 4th at the Europeans and 5th at the World Cup Final.

The reigning 2022 women’s canoe European Champion Mallory Franklin has suffered an injury during the preparation for the very important season 2023 in which the Olympic qualifiers and Canoe Slalom World Championships will be held on her home course in London Lee Valley.

British Canoe Slalom Team Manager, Fieke Blackwell, has been recognised for her dedication to the role at UK Sport's PLx Awards, winning 'Support staff or practitioner who has made a special impact.'