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Fabien Lefèvre, l’Américain
Disappointed by federal politics, henceforth the Pau kayakist has decided to race for the United States where he will set up with his family next May. He aims for the 2016 Olympic Games.
Final slalom selection races Germany and overall selection results
After a thrilling last competition day at the second national qualification for German canoe slalom, the German Canoe Federation team has been announced for the European Championships at the beginning of June in Krakow.
Final slalom selection races Great Britain and overall selection results
Down to the wire, wraps up many of the sentiments at Lee Valley for the final race of the 2013 Great Britain team selection trials for seniors and U23.
Race report GB Canoe Slalom Selection Race 3
Thrilling start to the final Great Britain canoe slalom team selection trials. Today’s race 3 sets us up for a nail-biting culmination tomorrow (Sunday April 28th) on the Olympic Lee Valley White Water Centre.
He says, she says; meet the legendary slalom couple Heli & Vio
This is the third interview in a series of couples interviews where we catch up with famous sports couples in the wonderful world of paddlesports. The first two interviews were freestyle couples: Peter & Nina from Slovakia and Pringle & Katya from Great Britain/Russia. Helmut aka 'Heli' and Violetta aka 'Vio' are the first slalom couple in this series.
‘Cold’, a short movie about canoe slalom during winter in Sweden
A short film by Erik Garmo about a canoe slalom training session in the winter on the last really cold day. It features slalom athlete Isak Öhrström in a beautiful Scandinavian scenery in Sweden. We asked Erik and Isak a few questions about the making of 'Cold'.
Another season for “the First Lady from the Czech Republic” Stepanka Hilgertova
There’s no need to introduce someone like Stepanka Hilgertova, her career achievements are breath-taking; countless World Cup podiums and international wins. Marie Sehnalová talks to Czech slalom legend Stepanka Hilgertova.
Interview with Germany’s Slalom Head Coach Michael Trummer
Michael Trummer has been head coach of Germany’s canoe slalom team for four years by now. Attaining one Olympic silver and bronze medal each, with Sideris Tasiadis and Hannes Aigner respectively, his paddle artists hit their target exactly.
World class canoe slalom during Easter holidays in Markkleeberg, Germany
After an international offbeat at the Australian Open at the end of January, the elite of canoe slalom start the post-Olympic season in Europe on the Easter weekend. About 300 participants from 14 different countries are registered, half of them being in the main event of the world ranking list carried out by the ICF.
“They are loving the sessions!” - Lee Valley Legacy Takes Off
Judging from early feedback the Lee Valley Legacy project experience is really inspiring a next generation of canoe slalom paddlers. The youngsters share the venue with GB Canoeing athletes, who have gone the extra mile to make them welcome.
Ratcliffe named as GB’s chief slalom coach
Olympic silver medalist Paul Ratcliffe has been appointed GB Canoeing’s Canoe Slalom Podium Head Coach.