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31.12.2024
As we look back on an exciting year of canoeing, 2024 will be remembered by a series of exceptional European Championships across various disciplines, where athletes showcased their incredible skill and dedication, memorable Olympic and Paralympic Games in Paris, and much more. European competitors have once again demonstrated that Europe remains the powerhouse of canoeing, with standout performances across the globe at the biggest international events. With numerous podium finishes, our athletes not only upheld the continent's proud legacy but also set new standards for excellence. This Year in Review highlights those achievements and celebrates the collective effort that continues to position Europe as the leading force in the world of canoeing.
JANUARY
Busy meeting of ECA board of directors in Belgrade
https://canoe-europe.org/news/busy-meeting-of-eca-board-of-directors-in-belgrade-2880
French canoeists torch bearers for Paris 2024
https://canoe-europe.org/news/french-canoeists-torch-bearers-for-paris-2024-2885
FEBRUARY
Legendary Renata Csay waved goodbye to competitive sport
https://canoe-europe.org/news/legendary-renata-csay-waved-goodbye-to-competitive-sport-2895
Olympic Champion Vasile Dîba passed away at 69
https://canoe-europe.org/news/olympic-champion-vasile-diba-passed-away-at-69-2905
A new life for Ivana Kmetova
https://canoe-europe.org/news/a-new-life-for-ivana-kmetova-2906
MARCH
Catalin Chirila sportsman of the year 2023
https://canoe-europe.org/news/catalin-chirila-sportsman-of-the-year-2023-2911
First ECA Wildwater Sprint Canoeing Cup held in France
https://canoe-europe.org/news/first-eca-wildwater-sprint-canoeing-cup-held-in-france-2913
Swiss and German paddlers dominated at second ECA Wildwater Sprint European Cup
The 2027 European Games will be held in Istanbul
https://canoe-europe.org/news/the-2027-european-games-will-be-held-in-istanbul-2928
APRIL
Tragic death of Juan Antonio Cinto
https://canoe-europe.org/news/tragic-death-of-juan-antonio-cinto-2933
Croatian canoeing mourns the death of federation's president Marko Ćurković
Nottingham hosted the 2024 ECA Wildwater Sprint Canoeing European Cup race
Verges won her third consecutive European title, Henot continued family tradition
Dajana Pefestorff is the new president of the German Canoe Federation
The last run of Vavrinec Hradilek
https://canoe-europe.org/news/the-last-run-of-vavrinec-hradilek-2953
MAY
Historic Kayak Cross individual European Champion titles for Alena Marx and Vit Prindis
Alena Marx queen of kayak cross events at the European Championships in Ljubljana – Tacen
Klaudia Zwolinska and Giovanni De Gennaro crowned European Champions in kayak events
Slovenian teenager Žiga Lin Hočevar conquered Europe in men's canoe, German Andrea Herzog took the win in women's canoe
Young people with Down Syndrome included in medals ceremonies
https://canoe-europe.org/news/young-people-with-down-syndrome-included-in-medals-ceremonies-2967
JUNE
World canoeing mourns the death of Bren Orton
https://canoe-europe.org/news/world-canoeing-mourns-the-death-of-bren-orton-2972
The first historic ECA SUP medals awarded in long distance race
https://canoe-europe.org/news/the-first-historic-eca-sup-medals-awarded-in-long-distance-race-2978
Hungary, Italy and Poland with two gold medals each on day 3 of the European Championships in Szeged
Hungarian domination at their home European Championships in Szeged
Canoe Sprint and Paracanoe European Championships ended with some surprises
Intellectual Impairment (II) Demonstration Races at European Championships in Szeged
Germany and Spain winners of the 2024 ECA Canoe Polo European Cup in France
On Saturday two gold medals for Italy and Czechia at Junior and U23 Canoe Sprint European Championships
Eleven gold medals for Hungary during last day of European Championships in Bratislava
JULY
Czech domination and double European crown for Cecilia Panato on opening day of European Championships in Dallenwil
Another great day in the office for Czechia
https://canoe-europe.org/news/another-great-day-in-the-office-for-czechia-3000
The last gold medals to France, Czechia, Italy, Great Britain and Switzerland
Development training camp in Dallenwil was a success
https://canoe-europe.org/news/development-training-camp-in-dallenwil-was-a-success-3003
Eleven countries with medals at the 2024 ECA Masters Canoe Marathon European Championships
A day for demonstration events in Poznan
https://canoe-europe.org/news/a-day-for-demonstration-events-in-poznan-3007
Exceptional day for Polish canoe marathon paddlers
https://canoe-europe.org/news/exceptional-day-for-polish-canoe-marathon-paddlers-3008
On Friday two gold medals for Denmark and Poland
https://canoe-europe.org/news/on-friday-two-gold-medals-for-denmark-and-poland-3010
Canoe Marathon legends again at the top of Europe
https://canoe-europe.org/news/canoe-marathon-legends-again-at-the-top-of-europe-3011
The last gold medals to Denmark, Spain, Poland and Portugal
https://canoe-europe.org/news/the-last-gold-medals-to-denmark-spain-poland-and-portugal-3012
Zwolinska and Woods joined Fox on the Olympic podium
https://canoe-europe.org/news/zwolinska-and-woods-joined-fox-on-the-olympic-podium-3019
Gestin dominated in men's canoe final
https://canoe-europe.org/news/gestin-dominated-in-men-s-canoe-final-3020
Silver medal for Elena Lilik
https://canoe-europe.org/news/silver-medal-for-elena-lilik-3022
AUGUST
Canoeing family mourns the death of John Leukemans (1931 - 2024)
https://canoe-europe.org/news/canoeing-family-mourns-the-death-of-john-leukemans-1931-2024-3013
De Gennaro adds Olympic title to European gold medal
https://canoe-europe.org/news/de-gennaro-adds-olympic-title-to-european-gold-medal-3027
Four medals for European paddlers in kayak cross
https://canoe-europe.org/news/four-medals-for-european-paddlers-in-kayak-cross-3026
Germany's winning streak in K4 at Olympic Games continues
https://canoe-europe.org/news/germany-s-winning-streak-in-k4-at-olympic-games-continues-3023
Martin Fuksa won his first Olympic gold medal
https://canoe-europe.org/news/martin-fuksa-won-his-first-olympic-gold-medal-3016
Josef Dostal new Olympic Champion
https://canoe-europe.org/news/josef-dostal-new-olympic-champion-3015
European paddlers excelled at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games
https://canoe-europe.org/news/european-paddlers-excelled-at-the-paris-2024-olympic-games-3014
The first gold medals of the 2024 ECA Junior and U23 Canoe Slalom European Championships to Great Britain, France and Czechia
Canoe team gold medals to Slovenia, Italy, France and Czechia
https://canoe-europe.org/news/canoe-team-gold-medals-to-slovenia-italy-france-and-czechia-3032
French domination in Kayak Cross individual race
https://canoe-europe.org/news/french-domination-in-kayak-cross-individual-race-3033
Polish celebration on day 3 of the 2024 ECA Junior and U23 Canoe Slalom European Championships in Krakow
What a day in Krakow for canoeing families
https://canoe-europe.org/news/what-a-day-in-krakow-for-canoeing-families-3035
European canoe sprinters showed power in Samarkand
https://canoe-europe.org/news/european-canoe-sprinters-showed-power-in-samarkand-3042
Double European Champion title for Ottilie Robinson – Shaw
https://canoe-europe.org/news/double-european-champion-title-for-ottilie-robinson-shaw-3041
SEPTEMBER
History written at the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games
https://canoe-europe.org/news/history-written-at-the-paris-2024-paralympic-games-3059
European paracanoeists excel on the last day of Paralympics in Paris
Canoe Polo Clubs European Champion titles to Spain and Great Britain
First senior gold medals in Metkovic to Andersson, Pedersen, Kisban and Calvo
Hungary dominated in Friday's competition in Metkovic
https://canoe-europe.org/news/hungary-dominated-in-friday-s-competition-in-metkovic-3073
Double title for Andersson and Pedersen in Metkovic
https://canoe-europe.org/news/double-title-for-andersson-and-pedersen-in-metkovic-3074
Borgiel concluded World Championships in Metkovic with second gold
OCTOBER
Gordan Harbrect wrote European Ocean Racing History
https://canoe-europe.org/news/gordan-harbrect-wrote-european-ocean-racing-history-3077
Spanish celebration in mixed SS2 at Ocean Racing World Championships
European Canoe Association proud to announce a new partnership
https://canoe-europe.org/news/european-canoe-association-proud-to-announce-a-new-partnership-3051
U21 Canoe Polo World Champion titles to Spain and France
https://canoe-europe.org/news/u21-canoe-polo-world-champion-titles-to-spain-and-france-3053
German men's team celebrated Canoe Polo World Champion title
https://canoe-europe.org/news/german-men-s-team-celebrated-canoe-polo-world-champion-title-3052
Luciano Buonfiglio stays at the helm of the Italian Canoe Federation
ECA Board of Directors Confirmed Dates for 2025 European Championships season
RIP Jürg Götz (1959 – 2024)
https://canoe-europe.org/news/rip-jurg-gotz-1959-2024-3056
NOVEMBER
Emma Aastrand Jørgensen concluded her impressive career
https://canoe-europe.org/news/emma-aastrand-jorgensen-concluded-her-impressive-career-3057
European teams successful at the ICF Dragon Boat World Championships
Polish canoeing mourns the death of Maciej Juhnke
https://canoe-europe.org/news/polish-canoeing-mourns-the-death-of-maciej-juhnke-3065
Bulgarian canoeing mourns the death of Olympic medallist
https://canoe-europe.org/news/bulgarian-canoeing-mourns-the-death-of-olympic-medallist-3067
Rest in peace, Frank Garner
https://canoe-europe.org/news/rest-in-peace-frank-garner-3069
Delegates approved the new ECA statutes at the Extraordinary Congress
ECA Visit to Istanbul – A Step for Canoe Sprint at the 2027 European Games
European representatives elected to top positions within the ICF
https://canoe-europe.org/news/european-representatives-elected-to-top-positions-within-the-icf-3087
The overall winners of the 2024 ECA Wildwater Sprint Canoeing European Cup are known
Europeans strong at the SUP World Championships in Sarasota
https://canoe-europe.org/news/europeans-strong-at-the-sup-world-championships-in-sarasota-3094
DECEMBER
The ECA Board of Directors appointed Committee Chairs
https://canoe-europe.org/news/the-eca-board-of-directors-appointed-committee-chairs-3095
Ing. Jan Stachera (1942–2024)
https://canoe-europe.org/news/ing-jan-stachera-1942-2024-3096
Olympic medallist Lankas at the helm of the Lithuanian Canoe Federation
Pascal Bonnetain is the New President of the French Canoe Kayak and Paddle Sports Federation
Josef Dostal Czech Athlete of the Year 2024
https://canoe-europe.org/news/josef-dostal-czech-athlete-of-the-year-2024-3100
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