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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Double gold for Henshaw as GB win gold and two silvers at World Championships
Charlotte Henshaw is double world champion winning gold on the third day of competition at the ICF paracanoe and canoe sprint world championships in Szeged, Hungary.
Another World Record falls as Great Britain win Gold and Bronze on second day of World Champs
Reigning World Champion Emma Wiggs defended her VL2 200m title in a new world record on the second day of the ICF World Canoe Sprint and Paracanoe Championships in Szeged, Hungary.
Two World Records and a gold medal for Henshaw on first day of World Championships
Charlotte Henshaw won the first gold medal in a world record time for Great Britain on the opening day of the 2019 ICF Paracanoe and Canoe Sprint World Championships in Szeged, Hungary.
Successful hat trick of regional Slalom Inspires events
Eilidh Gibson delivers a hugely successful series of Slalom Inspires event in England, Wales and Scotland.
