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Canoeing family mourns the death of John Leukemans (1931 - 2024)

Sad news comes from Belgium. Long-time canoeing official and ICF honorary member John Leukemans passed away at the age of 93. He was named honorary member of the ICF in 2004, he was also honorary president of the Antverpia Royal Canoe Club.

 

We would like to express sincere condolences to his family and friends. Rest in peace.

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Silver medal for Elena Lilik
31.7.2024

Silver medal for Elena Lilik

German canoeist Elena Lilik won silver medal in exciting women’s canoe final of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games. Australian Jessica Fox won gold and became the most successful canoe slalom paddler in Olympic history.

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Favourites safely through to the semifinal
30.7.2024

Favourites safely through to the semifinal

After two sets of canoe slalom medals were already awarded it was time for another day of heats at the Vaires-sur-Marne Nautical stadium. Women’s canoe and men’s kayak heats did not bring many surprises. Titouan Castryck was the fastest in men’s kayak heats and Gabriela Satkova in women’s canoe heats.

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Gestin dominated in men's canoe final
29.7.2024

Gestin dominated in men's canoe final

French canoeist Nicolas Gestin coped well with the pressure of Olympic Games and loud home fans and dominated in the men’s canoe event in all stages from heats to the final. At the end he was crowned new Olympic champiom. Adam Burgess and Matej Benus completed an all European podium.

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Zwolinska and Woods joined Fox on the Olympic podium
28.7.2024

Zwolinska and Woods joined Fox on the Olympic podium

The first set of canoeing medals at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games has been awarded to the best in women’s kayak final. Australia’s Jessica Fox took the glory of the event, and two European paddlers joined her on the winner’s podium. Klaudia Zwolinska (POL) was second and Kimberley Woods (GBR) finished in a bronze medal position.

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