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Day 2 Worlds Dragon Boat Racing: Russia Wins Five titles in one day

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First day of finals at the Idroscalo Regatta Course in Milan, Italy at the ICF Dragon Boat World Championship and the Russians, with the largest delegation among the countries that are competing with over 170 members dominate.
Top Dragon Boat teams in Milan for World Championships

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For the first time in the history of Dragon Boat, Milan, Italy will host the ICF Dragon Boat World Championships. This edition of the Championships will be hosted by Milan’s Idroscalo Club which is one of the most prestigious clubs in Italy.
How to learn from the greatest show on earth: the Olympic Games

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After two action-packed weeks, we are getting some sleep again and are able to get things back on track after spending these two, bleary-eyed weeks watching the best-of-the-best compete at the highest level. What comes now is an opportunity for us to learn from ‘the greatest show on earth’.
36th Annual Molokai World Championships race report

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Covering the distance of 52 kilometres from Kaluakoi resort on the beautiful island of Molokai across the open water of the Kaiwi Channel to Hawaii Kai Towne Center on the island of Oahu
Top paracanoeists to defend world titles in Poznan, Poland

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World Champions Fernando Fernandes, Patrick Mahoney, Sandor Szabo, Christine Gauthier and Christine Sellinger are just a handful of top paracanoeists that will be in Poznan, Poland next week to defend their titles at the 2012 ICF Paracanoe World Championships.
Dealing with failure

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If there is one certainty in sport, it’s that everyone, no matter how good they are, will at some time fail and face disappointment. The important question is then, how do you respond to failure?
May 14 1967: International downriver race on the river Trebbia in Italy

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14 May 1967: wildwater canoeing was already very popular. A lot of spectators used to go and watch wildwater competitions, that were considered an important event for the entire region involved.
Getting ready to race – the importance of a mental warm up

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Every competitor knows that it’s necessary to warm-up before a race. But how many pay as much attention to their mental warm-up as they do to stretching their body, loosening their muscles and increasing their heart rate?
RapidBlocs Teams with World Champ Dane Jackson

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RapidBlocs, a division of S2o Design and Engineering, has signed Dane Jackson to an exclusive partnership as both seek to influence the future of whitewater kayaking.
What makes Paracanoe different?

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I am often asked about what makes Paracanoe different from able-bodied (AB) canoeing. It is a bit of a tough question to answer because I have never been an able-bodied canoe or kayaker.
Greg Barton nominated for the U.S. Olympic Hall of Fame

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The four-time Olympic medalist is the most decorated U.S. Olympic canoe/kayak athlete. Barton won the bronze medal in men’s K-1 1000m at the 1984 Olympic Games in Los Angeles. He then earned two gold medals in K1 1000m and K2 1000m at the Seoul 1988 Olympics...
How to prepare for your first Olympics?

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The 2016 Games are approaching fast, and the next few months will be critical for athletes. I want to talk about some of the challenges that first time Olympians will face in Rio – and offer some reminders for those who have competed at the Games before.
2012 Bridge to Beach: one of the most spectacular paddling events in the world

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The Manly Wharf Bridge to Beach is one of Australia’s largest open water paddling events and is regarded as one of the most spectacular in the world.
How to prepare for your first international race?

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Question athlete: This is my first year of competing internationally – what do I need to do differently to prepare for race day?
Río Negro Regatta – One of the longest marathon races crowns its kings

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In 1933, Dr. Oscar F La Palma and Enrique Rietchart, paddled the whole Río Negro (Spanish for Black River) from Bariloche to Viedma in a sailcloth kayak, crossing the Argentinian Patagonia. In 1964 a few sportsmen remembered this adventure and created a regatta connecting Neuquén and Viedma.
The art of performance: Sportscene & Performance1

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Many athletes and coaches asked Sportscene to publish more articles about sports psychology and (mental) coaching. We are happy and grateful to announce our collaboration with Performance1.
How to reproduce a good performance during an important race

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Question: During training sessions I perform well and feel confident. How do I reproduce this during an important race?
Tim Jacobs rubs salt into Doctor’s wounds

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Freshwater's Tim Jacobs today became the first man to win back-to-back Doctor ocean ski events in hot, flat, unforgiving conditions in Perth.
Stewart takes out hotly contested K1 1000 Final

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Murray Stewart wins the men’s K1 1000, Queenslander’s Ken Wallace and David Smith win the K2 1000 and the K4 Worlds crew are on track with an impressive performance to kick off proceedings on day one.
Robinson starts his tilt for sixth Olympic Games

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Olympic and World Champion Clint Robinson is about to stage a remarkable comeback to the sport of canoe sprint when he competes at the NSW Sprint Championships this weekend.
Have your say about the Sportscene Facebook Page!

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Have your say, share your thoughts and help us to improve the Sportscene Facebook Page. Fill in the survey. We look forward to hearing from you.
Fenn Cape Point Challenge - McGregor too tough for Mocke brothers

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World marathon champ, Hank McGregor, crowned his most successful season ever by winning the Fenn Cape Point Challenge after a gruelling showdown with the Mockè brothers and defending champion Sean Rice.
A person never gets tired of Gold. Downriver racing specialist Nejc Žnidarčič

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Twenty seven year old Nejc Žnidarčič from Solkan, Slovenia, is one of the most successful downriver paddlers. Gnida, as his friends call him, has an enviable collection of medals from the most important whitewater downriver competitions, including a gold medal from the 2011 Wildwater Canoeing Sprint World Championships that were held in Augsburg.
True Winter Tales: Christine Selinger

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Everyone has that one day they remember; that one winter day that really stands out amongst the rest.
The greatest year anyone could ask for!

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This year my whole life has made a HUGE change and it was all most definitely for the better! I faced many amazing opportunities, meet numerous incredible people and went to handfuls of unbelievable places!
Learn the Backdeck Roll and keep your head dry

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The Back Deck Roll is one of the fastest rolls a kayaker can preform. It requires little to no set up and finishes in an aggressive forward position ready for your next stroke.
Robinson beats Jacobs in classic final

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Champion Freshwater ocean paddler Tim Jacobs wasn’t able to finish the 20 Beaches Ocean Classic series undefeated in the event’s final leg on Saturday.
Jacqui Lachmann (Lawrence) - Life after retirement

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Jacqui Lachmann definitely walks at slower pace now than in 2008. In her thirty-ninth week of pregnancy there is no denying that the rotund bump Lachmann (née Lawrence) is carrying is presenting some new challenges.
USA Canoe/Kayak Announces Relocation Headquarters to Oklahoma City

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USA Canoe/Kayak, the national governing body (NGB) for the Olympic sports of flatwater sprint and whitewater slalom and a member of the United States Olympic Committee, announced today the relocation of its headquarters to the city of Oklahoma City.
Charlotte to host 2012 U.S. Olympic Trials for whitewater slalom

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The U.S. National Whitewater Center (USNWC) will host the 2012 U.S. Olympic Trials for Whitewater Slalom April 12 - 14, 2012. The three-day competition also features live music and a fireworks display on Saturday night.
USA Canoe/Kayak relocates its headquarters to Oklahoma City

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USA Canoe/Kayak, the national governing body (NGB) for the Olympic sports of flatwater sprint and whitewater slalom and a member of the United States Olympic Committee, announced today the relocation of its headquarters to the city of Oklahoma City.
ICF World Ocean Racing Series, Coffs Harbour Australia

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In the International Canoe Federation World Ocean Racing Series, Sunshine Coaster, Kurrawa SLSC lifesaver Ben Allen took the honours from Northcliffe Ironman Cory Hill with another Sunshine Coaster Paul Green taking third.
No icing on the Kayak for olympic champion Ken Wallace

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The life of an athlete isn't always easy or paved with gold. In kayaker Ken Wallace's case it's actually sand.
The Steelcase Dragon Run 2011

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This year’s Steelcase Dragon Run, set to take place on 19 November in Hong Kong, will have the most competitive international field of surfski paddlers yet.
New coach and kit sponsor for Richard Hounslow

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The 2011 season has now drawn to a close, and so has GB Canoeings review period. There have been some tough discussions, and the biggest change to come out of my review is that I now have a new coach, Mark Delaney.
Fast facts: Athletes & Coaches

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We are gathering 'fast facts' from all athletes that belong to the top 20 of their canoe, kayak, paddle discipline(s). Also their coaches we would like to include in the 'Athletes & Coaches' sections.
2012 Q1 TV Guide for Australian Canoeing

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The first quarter of 2012 Sportscene will cover the Nationals Sprint, Slalom and Downriver. We also will be present at the Olympic Qualifications for Sprint and Slalom in Penrith and the Australian Open Canoe Slalom. Coverage will be a mix of video news flashes and photography.
Video 2011 Simme River Race Switzerland

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Video of the 2011 Simme River Race in Switzerland.
ICF 2011 Paracanoeist of the Year is Great Britain’s Patrick Mahoney

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Great Britain's Patrick Mahoney has been voted the ICF 2011 Paracanoeist of the Year, he is the current World Champion in the V1 LTA category, a title he won in August at the 2011 ICF Canoe Sprint World Championships in Szeged, Hungary.
Sundays facts and figures

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Slovakia has won a medal at the European championships in this event every year since 2004. Now they became world champions for the first time since 1953 when Czechoslovakia became world champions.
Canoe Slalom World Championships facts and figures

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Pavol Hochschorner / Peter Hochschorner (SVK) have won this event at the last three world championships and can become the first pair to win four consecutive editions of this race.
Olympic Park Rio 2016

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Detailed planning will be carried out over the next months by the winning company in conjunction with the parties involved in the park construction.
Video News Flash: Christine Gauthier World Champion

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Gold for Christine Gauthier from Canada. How does she feel about her World Title? What was she thinking during her Golden race? These and many other questions in this video interview with Christine.
Video News Flash: Christine Selinger World Champion

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Gold for Christine Selinger at the 2011 World Championships in Szeged. Was the pressure on defending her 2010 World Title? And what advice would she give other women who want to start canoeing?
Paracanoe Team experiences mixed results on opening day of Sprint Worlds

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Despite calm conditions on the water, Australia’s Paracanoe team started the 2011 ICF World Sprint Championships with turbulent results today as newcomers advanced to finals while they only veteran did not.
Paracanoeists kick off action at canoe sprint world championships in Szeged

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The weather was nearly as flawless as the running of the first heats of the men’s paracanoe events that kicked off the 2011 ICF Canoe Sprint World Championships here today.
Video 1981 Wildwater Racing World Championships Bala

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Watch a summary of the 1981 Downriver World Championships in Bala, Wales, Great Britain.
Freestyle kayaker Dane Jackson honored by U.S. Olympic Committee

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The U.S. Olympic Committee announced basketball player Mercedes Russell (Springfield, Ore.) and freestyle kayaker Dane Jackson (Rock Island, Tenn.) as its June Athletes of the Month, while the men's tennis doubles team of Bob and Mike Bryan (Wesley Chapel, Fla.) was awarded Team of the Month honors.
Paracanoeing joins Rio 2016 Paralympic program

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In 2009 the International Canoe Federation (ICF) partnered with the International Va’a Federation (IVF) to launch the Para-Canoe Development Programme in a bid to expand the sport of canoeing to the global community of people with a disability.
Canoe slalom season opener concludes with few surprises

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A strong crowd came out to support the competitors on the final day of this season's first ICF Canoe Slalom World Cup race in Tacen.