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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U23 Winter Crew Boat Training Day - 12th February - Wey Kayak Club
The Sprint Academy coaching team will be running a training day at Wey Kayak Club in February, for eligible U23 athletes to provide technical and crew boat development opportunities in support of their preparations ahead of the 2022 competitive season.
Chris Furber appointed as Performance Director for Canoe Sprint and Paracanoe
British Canoeing is delighted to announce that Chris Furber has been appointed to British Canoeing as the Performance Director for Canoe Sprint and Paracanoe.
Hope Gordon to compete in 2022 World Para Snow Sports Championships
Good luck to paracanoe athlete and 2021 World Championship silver medallist Hope Gordon, who is set to compete in the 2022 World Para Snow Sports Championships, taking on the Para Cross-Country after competing in the sport over the winter.
Canoeists recognised in New Year’s Honours
Paracanoeists Jeanette Chippington, Charlotte Henshaw and Laura Sugar have been recognised alongside former British Canoeing Chair, Alan Laws, in the Queen's New Year's honours list, for their services to Canoeing, it was announced today.
