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Day 1 Worlds Poznan: Big teams moving quietly forward in the competition

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The story of the day really revolves around ‘new arrivals’ and in particular both New Zealand Under 21 teams. Men’s Team leader for New Zealand Wim Barendsen: “Day 1 has gone exceptionally well for both Under 21 teams who are here at the world’s for the first time.
Live Stream Canoe Polo World Championships Poznan 2012

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Watch the ICF Canoe Polo World Championships in Poznan live here. This live stream is brought to you by the ICF and the Polish Canoe Federation. Here you can also download the competition schedule and find an overview of the latest articles and photos.
Poland to host Canoe Polo World Championships

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The 10th edition of the ICF Canoe Polo World Championships will take place from 5 – 9 September in Poznan, Poland. Sixty-three competing teams will represent 25 countries.
Local hero Dukatova rose to the challenge and France wins its second 2012 World Cup

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The sun eventually decided to show up for the last day of competition in the 2012 ICF Canoe Slalom World Cup final in Bratislava. Jana DUKATOVA (SVK) offered the Gold to its home crowd in K1 Women while the Germans ANTON/BENZIEN nicely grabbed their first World Cup victory.
Sportscene and NPRF form partnership

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Sportscene has formed a new partnership with the organisation of the Noguera Pallaresa River Festival (NPRF) to promote their 2012 event to be held from 26-30 September.
DAILLE dominates the K1 Men World Cup with a fifth medal in five races

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The first finals of the 2012 ICF Canoe Slalom World Cup took place Saturday on the Water Sports Centre Cunovo (Bratislava, Slovakia) under a chilly autumnal weather.
Slovakia at ease through the qualifications, despite Hochschorner brothers out!

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Busy day on Friday in the Water Sports Centre Cunovo (Bratislava, Slovakia) that welcomes the fifth and final stage of the 2012 ICF Canoe Slalom World Cup. More than 200 paddlers from 30 countries entered the competition this morning on one of the most demanding course ever paddled.
Jana Dukatova recovers form to win K1 gold in Prague

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Jana Dukatova (SVK) won the Women’s K1 gold medal on the final day of the Prague World Cup. In a final that included only three paddlers ranked in the world’s top 10, Dukatova delivered her run with the graceful precision that has become her trademark.
Finalists from Olympic Games pick up Medals on Day 2 of Prague World Cup

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Three weeks after they were tipped to medal at the Olympic Games, Etienne Daille (FRA) and Benjamin Savsek (SLO) won gold at the Prague World Cup, while David Florence (GBR) a medallist in London, and Denis Gargaud-Chanut (FRA) the 2011 World Champion, both bowed out of the competition in the semifinal stage.
30 Countries set to Compete at Prague World Cup

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Three Olympic medalists and several athletes from the London 2012 Olympic Games have confirmed their participation at the 2012 ICF Canoe Slalom World Cup in Prague. The Prague World Cup which will be held from 23-25 August (Friday-Sunday) is the fourth of five World Cups in ICF Canoe Slalom World Cup Series.
ICF President José Perurena López addresses gender equality in Canoeing at London 2012

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Top on his list of priority is leveling the playing field in terms of gender representation in both Canoe Sprint and Canoe Slalom, the two Canoeing disciplines contested at the Olympic Games.
Ed McKeever and Lisa Carrington win inaugural K1 200m gold medals

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On a day that saw four gold medals handed out to the four different countries, Ed MCKEEVER (GBR) was Eton Dorney’s golden boy, winning the coveted Men’s K1 200m gold medal and becoming the first paddler to win this distance at the Olympic Games.
Showdown between McKeever and De Jong in 200m final

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“EXPLOSIVE” was the word off commentators as they attempted to grasp the speed and strength of paddlers competing in the 200m distance for the first time at an Olympic Games.
Day 4 London 2012: Germany reins in the competition with two gold medals at Eton Dorney

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Peter Kretschmer/Kurt Kischela extended Germany’s lead on the medals table when they won the Men's C2 1000m final and in the Women’s K2 500m Germany’s and Franziska Weber/Tina Dietze denied Katalin Kovacs/Natasa Douchev-Janics their third consecutive gold medal.
London 2012: Germany and Hungary top Medals Table on Day 3 of Canoe Sprint Competition

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Hungary and Germany's dominance of Canoe Sprint today was on display for all to see at Eton Dorney as Hungary collected two gold medals and Germany a gold, silver and two bronzes out of four events.
Germany’s Women’s K2 500m duo of Weber/Dietze to challenge Hungary’s Kovacs/Janics for glory

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After a day of heats and semifinals at Eton Dorney, the German duo of Franziska WEBER/Tina DIETZE look the most capable of denying Katalin KOVACS/Natasa DOUCHEV-JANICS (HUN) their third consecutive gold medal in the Women’s K2 500m.
Adam van Koeverden sails through to Finals

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The first day of the Canoe Sprint competition had the crowd at Eton Dorney on their feet as racing got underway in the final week of the Olympic Games.
Future king meets Australian princess

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It's a long way from Penrith but rubbing shoulders with the royals in London is all part of Olympic glory. Proudly parading her silver medal from the slalom kayaking event on Friday, teenage Games sensation Jessica Fox met with the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge in London.
It’s GOLD and SILVER for Team GB and France’s Emilie FER makes history

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It was a historic day at the Lee Valley White Water Center, where Great Britain's Tim BAILLIE and Etienne STOTT, David FLORENCE and Richard HOUNSLOW claimed Men’s C2 Olympic gold and silver respectively, and Emilie FER became the first Frenchwoman to win Canoe Slalom gold.
K1 Final London 2012: happy birthday Daniele Molmenti

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The 2010 World Champion and current world No.3 had struggled to show his full potential during the preliminary rounds, but delivered a superb performance in the final to claim gold in 93.43 seconds.
France’s Tony Estanguet wins Men’s C1 Olympic GOLD medal

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Tony Estanguet (FRA) claimed a historic third gold medal in the Men’s C1 event at the Lee Valley White Water Centre on Tuesday.
London 2012: Top Paddlers all make it through to Men’s C2 & Women’s K1 semifinal

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Slovakian twins Peter and Pavol Hochschorner are on course for a historic fourth gold medal in Men's C1, while Women’s K1 Maialen Chourraut (ESP) looked strong in her quest to win Spain's first Olympic medal in Canoe Slalom at the Lee Valley White Water Centre.
London 2012: Double Olympic champion Michal Martikan Recovers to Win Men’s C1 Heats

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Michal MARTIKAN (SVK) recovered from a disastrous first run in the Men’s C1 heats, and Men’s K1 Hannes AIGNER (GER) showed he is the man to watch as the Canoe Slalom competition kicked off the Canoeing programme at the Lee Valley White Water Centre.
London Olympics 2012 and the media

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This year's London Olympic and Paralympic games are set to provide the largest digital spectacle in history, with media personnel set to outnumber athletes by a ratio of two to one.
Farewell from a fantastic athlete: Kate Lawrence

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Almost two weeks ago I read a farewell letter on Facebook from Katrina 'Kate' Lawrence. And although I am very much aware that all athlete sports careers come to an end sooner or later, it took me by surprise and my first thought was that I didn't want that to happen, "why can't she stay", I thought.
France goes on top as La Seu d’Urgell World Cup concludes

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It was a disappointing day for the Spanish supporters this morning on the final day of the La Seu d’Urgell World Cup, as Maialen Chourraut (ESP) who is currently leading the Women’s Kayak category did not make today’s final after finishing in 13th place in the semi-final.
Nostalgia of Barcelona ’92 sets in on 1st day of La Seu d’Urgell World Cup

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There was a feeling of Nostalgia as the La Seu d’Urgell World Cup kicked off after a rousing Opening Ceremony the previous evening.
Spain’s Domenjo wins the first medal of the La Seu d’Urgell World Cup

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Spain won the first medal of the La Seu d’Urgell World Cup on Saturday when Jordi Domenjo took the top spot in the Men’s C1 event. The popular local received a rapturous applause from the fans as he stood up the podium to collect his gold medal.
La Seu d’ Urgell World Cup: last stop before London 2012

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La Seu d’ Urgell will host the final Canoe Slalom World Cup before the Olympic Games in London from 22-24 June 2012 at the Parc Olimpic del Segre.
Challenging Course for the Final in Pau

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Saturday’s course design was much more challenging compared to the one from qualifications. There were 25 gates and according to experts, it has been a long time since an ICF World Cup has used a “25 gate” design. It was challenging as well from the technical point of view.
Tony Estanguet set to debut season at Pau World Cup

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The Canoe Slalom World Cup series continues in Pau, France tomorrow from 15-17 June 2012. The Pau World Cup follows the previous one in Cardiff, Wales which saw Great Britain’s David Florence make history when he won two gold medals (C1 & C2) at the same World Cup event.
Great Britain’s David Florence makes History at Cardiff World Cup

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There were winners and there were big winners at the conclusion of the Cardiff World Cup. David Florence (GBR) made history when he won his second gold medal of the weekend with his Men’s C2 partner Richard Hounslow.
PREVIEW: Cardiff World Cup to kick-off ICF canoe slalom season

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This weekend the Canoeing world turns its attention to Wales for Canoe Slalom’s season opener, the Cardiff World Cup. The three day event begins on 8 June (Friday) and is the first event in the ICF Canoe Slalom World Cup series.
Interview with Olympic routinier Robin Bell

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3-time Olympian and Beijing Olympic bronze medallist Robin Bell attended the Oceania Championships at Penrith Whitewater Stadium in March earlier this year, and took some time aside to speak with Sportscene.
Russia tops the medals table on 2nd day of Moscow World Cup

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Temperamental weather conditions led to a number of inconsistent performances from athletes competing on the second day of the 2012 ICF Canoe Sprint World Cup in Moscow, Russia. Strong winds provoked strong waves on the course throwing out of the door the expected times of athletes. Russian athletes were seemingly unaffected as they went on top of the medals table.
Russia tops Day 1 at the Moscow World Cup

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Day one went to Russia as the host country secured a top three finish in almost every event they competed in. Kicking off the World Cup was the Women’s K1 500m. From start to finish it was a three boat race with the top 3 girls finishing within two seconds of each other.
Moscow World Cup to End Series ahead of the Olympic Games

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Moscow will this weekend host the third and final ICF Canoe Sprint World Cup of the season. All the action will take place on the Regatta Course from 1-3 June. The Krylatskoye Sport Centre is famed for staging the Canoeing events at the 1980 Moscow Olympic Games as well as the much heralded, ICF Junior Canoe Sprint World Championships.
Duisburg next on the ICF Canoe Sprint World Cup Circuit

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After concluding a first World Cup that was filled with excitement and anxiety, Canoe Sprint paddlers are now headed to Duisburg, Germany where the second World Cup of the season will be held from 25-27 May. More than 400 paddlers from 57 countries will be competing on the well established Wedau Regatta Course in Sportpark, Duisburg.
Springboard for Success at London 2012 : The Youth Olympic Games

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His career took off in Singapore in 2010, at the first ever Youth Olympic Games, where he won two gold medals. Now, he’s heavily tipped to win medals at the London Olympics. For the Chinese diver Qiu Bo, the Youth Olympic Games – the YOG -- were the powerful springboard for his success.
Canada and Germany top medals table as curtains go down at Poznan World Cup

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The end of the first Canoe Sprint World Cup of the season saw paddlers lay down a strong marker ahead of the impending Olympic Games in London.
The Rise of Alfonso Benavides

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Alfonso Benavides, aka “Sete”, is the young Spanish canoeist rapidly rising through the ranks in the last three years. He was crowned with a bronze medal in the C1 200m at the Sprint World Championships last summer in Szeged earning him direct entry to the London 2012 Olympic Games representing Spain.
Paddlers to begin 2012 World Cup campaign in Poznan

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Canoe Sprint paddlers are headed to Poznan, Poland this week to launch their World Cup campaign and what could be their final attempt to be selected for a place on their respective national Olympic teams.
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.
Cheema Launches New War Canoe For London Olympics

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The May sun shone brightly in Waverley, Nova Scotia today as fourteen girls and boys along with their Coxswain, Jonathan Pike from the Cheema Aquatic Club launched the new war canoe on its maiden voyage in front of hometown family and friends.
Sportscene produces for Slovenian Television

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Sportscene was commissioned by Andrej Jelenc, the CEO of the Slovenian Canoe Federation, to film various aspects of their national slalom team for broadcast.
MURRAY STEWART MEDIA KIT

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Murray is an elite athlete who has competed and achieved at the highest level in Sprint Kayaking, Surf Lifesaving and Ocean Racing. Although his passion is usually evenly split between the three disciplines, at present Murray is primarily focusing on Sprint Kayaking as he embarks on a journey towards the London 2012 Olympics.
Helen Brownlee: A Lady of Many Firsts!

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Helen Brownlee’s paddling career began over fifty years ago initially in river touring, and then competitively in Sprint. Her love affair with water sports soon blossomed into Slalom and Wildwater competitions where she won many State and National level events.
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.
When two unique companies meet… Nelo and Sportscene

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Nelo, the largest canoe manufacturer in the world, and Sportscene, the only media company in the world who focuses entirely on paddle sports, have joined forces in a promotional clothing sponsorship deal.
The Nelo Winter Challenge: Maxime Beaumont claims victory

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The second race of the Nelo Winter Challenge has been held in Portugal last weekend, after the one held last month at Pas de Calais (FRA). At the conclusion of both races, the winner was the French paddler, Maxime Beaumont, who had already won the Pas de Calais competition.