M. DAWSON
J. CLARKE
M. SMOLEN
E. FER
C. KUHNLE
M. CHOURRAUT
M. BENUS
F. ANTON
L. BOZIC
K. HOSKOVA
J. FOX
BREZINSKI/BREZINSKI
A. PETERS
V. KHUDZENKA
E. MEDVECKZKY
GRIJIC/NOVAKOVIC
L. QIANG
M. DE JONGE
R. POULSEN
A. CHERVOVA
S. TARNOVSCHI
J. MOCKE
E. LEVEMYR
S. RAFAEL
H. TAKAKU
M. GRAZIANI
J. EGAN
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PINTA/MOZZICAFI
S. LAMMLER
A. BUSLAIEVA
M. WEGMAN
S. REINOSOKiwis seek top canoe slalom coach
Two of New Zealand’s top canoe slalom athletes are looking for a high performance coach in Europe to help them with their quest for success in 2016.
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An Olympic point of view
At the recent IOC Executive Board meeting, Canoeing was shortlisted for removal from the 2020 Olympic program. The exposure to potential elimination from the Olympic Games came as a shock to the ICF and the Canoeing community.
Visionaries Nelo and Sportscene strengthen their relationship
Our partnership with the canoe manufacturing giant and visionary Nelo has recently strengthened, collaborating together to further develop our sport and community, and bring the exposure and news coverage of paddlesports to the next level.
Rider of the Year Awards III
Whitewater kayaking is growing. It is evolving like a glass of spilled water at the dinner table. As the water runs off in many different directions, so has the sport.
Canada revamps women’s kayak coaching
Fancy a coaching job in Canada? The country’s national governing body for canoeing is looking for a top Women’s Kayak Coach. Reporting to the country’s newly appointed high performance director, Scott Logan, the ideal candidate will already have a successful track record of coaching at international level.
Mixed reactions on ICF guidelines for advertising on equipment
The International Canoe Federation (ICF) wants better recognition of the events and therefor 'decided' to standardise the identifications (advertising) on all equipment. So far the first reactions on social media platforms such as Facebook are mixed.
Robin Jeffery sets sight on becoming a top 10 competitor in the C1
Australian slalom canoeist Robin Jeffery has set his sights on becoming one of the world's top 10 competitors in the C1 category this year after turning his focus to the solo event. He teamed with fellow West Australian Kynan Maley to compete in C2 at last year's London Olympics.
How Olympic Athletes Fund their Dream
I think many of us tend to view anyone who makes it to television, has a role in the movies, or who competes in sports in large arenas such as at the Olympics as wealthy. The limelight is glamorous and the people in the limelight are glamorous looking, so the money must follow, right? Actually, it seems that wealthy Olympians are the exception, not the rule.
Protein balls – training & racing food
Ever needed just a little snack to keep you going in between training session or races? Packed with protein and natural ingredients I have created some great protein balls that hopefully help me race fast over the weekend!
How to Loop in Shallow Holes
This month I’m going to show you how to Loop in shallow holes. Being from the UK, one of the first obstacles I had to overcome was how to do the moves in shallow features. It’s an invaluable skill to have for many reasons.
Amazon: Where time has a different measure
As soon as the aeroplane approached the Eduardo Gomes Airport in Manaus, we already had the impression, the strong feeling, that time has a different currency in this city.
Eurolympics give exposure to Taiwanese canoe slalom trio
Nouria Newman, in between competing, finds time to interview 3 Taiwanese guest paddlers at the Eurolympics in Brittany.
Tony Estanguet’s 4-week wait for Olympic case
Tony Estanguet, the French three-time Olympic champion C1 canoeist, will find out early next month whether his bid to join the Athletes' Commission of the International Olympic Committee is successful.
Australian supremacy at the 2013 Worlds SUP and Paddleboard
Impressive Australia takes overall team standings for the second year in a row and a stunning 8 out of 11 wins across all SUP racing, SUP surfing and paddleboard categories.
Swedish sprint star Anders Gustafsson braves Australian warm ‘winter’ training
Swedish sprint star Anders Gustafsson braves Australian warm 'winter' training. Post race-training at the Grand Prix 3 in Penrith (Sydney), Australia SPORTSCENE grabs Anders for a quick chat about the new season and his out-of-character move to Australia.
Camphill Surf Park - New Zealand’s First Recreational River Project
Camphill Surf Park was made possible through unprecedented levels of cooperation between one of New Zelands’s largest utility companies, Contact Energy, the Central Otago Whitewater Association (COWA), regional & local town councils, government agencies & landowners.
London 2012 - The real legacy has began
The first youngsters from a broad spectrum of canoe clubs were welcomed to the new GB Canoeing Canoe Slalom club sessions on the Legacy Channel of Lee Valley White Water Centre. The Olympic Legacy project seeks youngsters from the local communities from which it is hoped future champions will emerge.
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Welcoming extreme paddler and slalom athlete Nouria Newman to Sportscene
Winner of last year's White Water Grand Prix in Chile, France's Nouria Newman gives us an insight into her immediate kayaking goals and long term ambitions. She joins Sportscene as our latest Contributor; she intends to focus on profiles of creeking athletes who receive less media attention than their slalom counterparts.
Team Germany does the Harlem Shake
A new year, a new dance, and a new challenger for the biggest craze on the Internet. The Harlem Shake is the biggest new thing on the block and it was just a matter of time to make its appearance in the world of paddlesports. Team Germany most probably has the honours of being the first in our community and you can enjoy their version in the vid above (mobile below).