British Canoeing is dedicated to supporting the most talented athletes in the Olympic disciplines of Canoe Slalom, Canoe Sprint Racing and Paracanoe to win medals at the highest level. Here is everything you want to know about the athletes, coaches and staff working towards Olympic success.
Overview
Rio 2016 was our most successful Olympic Games winning 2 Gold and 2 Silver medals across the Slalom and Sprint disciplines. It was also the first time that Paracanoe had been included in the Paralympic Games and we achieved a fantastic 5 medals (3 Gold and 2 Bronze) from the 6 events available. As we go into the Tokyo cycle we aim to improve on these performances for the 2020 Olympic and Paralympic Games in Tokyo.
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Canoe Slalom returns to Rio for 2018 World Championships
After one of the sport’s best ever starts to the season, GB’s canoe slalom team are in Rio for training ahead of next week's World Championships.
Brits Cresser and Lusty claim Liffey Descent 2018 title
Having started back in 1959 as an inter-club event, the illustrious Liffey Descent kayaking race now attracts paddlers from many parts of the world and is a major event on the international calendar.
Richard Ramsdale appointed as new Head of England Talent Programme
British Canoeing has today announced the appointment of Richard Ramsdale as the new Head of the England Talent Programme.
Crew boat bronze for Britain at Olympic Hopes Regatta
Great Britain's K4 500m crew boat win the bronze medal at the Olympic Hopes Regatta in Poznan, Poland.
