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Elements for a solution to doping in the Olympics and paddlesports

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As we have seen, doping is a serious problem in Olympic sports including Canoe/Kayak. It’s also becoming clear that the following are the basic elements for any solution to the problem:
Rio 2016 - Athletes freeze sperm over Zika virus fears + some advice…

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British long jumper Greg Rutherford has had his sperm frozen before competing at the Rio Olympics because of fears about the Zika virus, reports BBC Sport.
Live stream 2016 European Championships Freestyle - Plattling, Germany

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Watch the 2016 European Championships Freestyle live from Plattling, Germany
Preview 2016 European Championships Freestyle in Plattling, Germany

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Over 110 athletes from 14 countries are ready to show their skills at the 2016 ECA European Canoe Freestyle Championships in Germany.
“Freestyle Kayaking is the Olympic contender”

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Freestyle kayaking is now a strong contender for inclusion in the Olympic Games. World championship events are being watched by tens of thousands live and millions of viewers via TV productions.
Preview: 2016 USA Canoe/Kayak Slalom Olympic Team Trials Event 1

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With the azaleas in full bloom, athletes from across the nation have come to the US National Whitewater Center in Charlotte, NC for the 2016 USA Canoe/Kayak Olympic Team Trials (April 8-9). This competition will serve as the first of two domestic Olympic Team Trials events.
Design the slalom gate and win 3000 Euros

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The ICF is calling for designs and models for new Canoe Slalom Gates that would allow the audience and spectators to clearly understand touches by athletes.
Dreyer & Change a Life scoop World Paddle Award

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Martin Dreyer’s dedication and hard work to the growth of canoeing amongst black paddlers in South Africa, particularly in KwaZulu-Natal’s Valley of a Thousand Hills, via his Computershare Change a Life Academy was internationally recognized on Saturday when he received the 'Foundation Award' at the World Paddle Awards for 2015 in Barcelona, Spain.
“Canoe Slalom Cross” (Boater Cross) presented at ICF Board Meeting in March

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Ettore Ivaldi’s thoughts about the "canoe slalom cross" proposal that the ICF Slalom committee will present to the ICF Board of Directors later this month.
Natal Canoe Club produces its best results yet at the 2016 Dusi

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The past weekend’s FNB Dusi Canoe Marathon was a huge success for Pietermaritzburg's Natal Canoe Club (NCC). Not only did NCC’s Andy Birkett stand on top of the men’s podium and Abby Adie win the women’s race, but the NCC Development Team produced its best results yet.
Sublime Solms and Kožíšková cruise to maiden FNB Dusi title

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After dominating the first two days of the 2016 FNB Dusi Canoe Marathon, Abby Solms and Anna Kožíšková duly wrapped up their maiden victory in the race as the focus of the final day’s racing shifted to the battle for second place on the final day on Saturday.
Brigden-Jones on top of 500 metre podium after six year battle

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It’s taken her six years, but London Olympian Jo Brigden-Jones is finally back on top of a crowded K1 500 pack after winning the event at the Oceania sprint Championships and second Grand Prix (GP2) in Adelaide, Australia on Sunday.
Invitation Kempen Marathon and Brabant Marathon

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A unique opportunity to race two marathons in one weekend in Belgium and the Netherlands.
Widespread changes proposed for the 2020 Olympic games canoe/kayak program

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The International Canoe Federation (ICF) have approved a race program with some striking changes for the Tokyo 2020 Olympic games.
Exciting and interesting kayak and canoe races

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Kayaking is a fantastic sport, a great excuse to get outside, push yourself and to travel to new places, so hopefully this list below will inspire you. If you think we’ve missed any worthy races off the list - which we did - then comment below and let us know.
How to keep warm while kayaking in winter | Choosing kit for canoeing and kayaking in the cold

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Every time winter rolls around you have to decide, are you going to hide in the gym for months on end or are you going to get out there on the river, paddle hard and enjoy the lovely outdoors?
Lawrence upstages Fox to win K1 National title

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Rosalyn Lawrence has produced a sizzling run in the women’s K1 final to upstage London Olympic silver medalist Jessica Fox at the Australian Slalom Championships in Tasmania today.
Fox outguns senior men to record fastest time in Tasmania‏

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Jessica Fox demonstrated just why she is the number one ranked female paddler in the world by recording the fastest run on day two of the Australian Slalom Championships in Tasmania this morning.
The magic of the Amazon: A river that flows invisibly all around us

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On a typical sunny day in the Amazon, 20 billion metric tons of water flow upward through the trees and pour into the air, an invisible river that flows through the sky across a continent.
How does surface finish effect boat speed and performance in kayaks?

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Which boat finish is best at giving you that extra bit of free speed is an age old discussion; but what really works? And is it really worth the effort?
Thoughts on the Nelo Cinco design: or why is the nose upside down?

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It’s been around for a few months now but the Nelo Cinco is still getting comments about its strange looks so we thought we should have a dig in to the ideas behind the changes.
Simple nutrition tips and tricks

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Diet. It’s all rather confusing isn’t it? There’s so much conflicting advice out there. High carb or low carb? Red meat or no red meat? Gluten or gluten free? To a large extent it depends on your personal goals, whether you’re an avid athlete training for greatness or someone who just want to keep healthy.
Breakfast with the Brazilian Canoe Slalom team 2015

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If 2013 was an evening with the Brazilian Canoe Slalom team, then the Rio test event could be the warm-up breakfast before the lunch banquet along the Deodoro course next summer.
Mocké‘s shine at South Africa’ Surfski Champs‏

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The 2015 Mazars South African Surfski Championships were not without their drama however it was Dawid Mocké who managed to conquer the conditions and the rest of the field in the men’s singles.
To be the best you have to train with the best

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Gold Coast paddler Jordan Wood leads a younger brigade of 1000 metre kayakers that have emerged throughout the Australian ranks in reason seasons.
Stellar field to assemble for South Africa Surfski Champs‏

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The country’s best surfski paddlers will descend upon Cape Town for the 2015 Mazars South African Surfski Championships that take place in Fish Hoek this weekend, 12 and 13 December with defending men’s singles and doubles champion Jasper Mocké hoping to retain his titles.
First big race and 2016 sprint season commencing tomorrow in Adelaide, Australia

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The 2015/16 domestic canoe sprint series gets underway in Adelaide tomorrow with Grand Prix 1 set to stage the opening race of the season.
2015 Canoe Slalom season review in 3 words

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The 2015 was the defining point in determining which nations qualified spots for Rio; so 2015 canoe slalom season in 3 words would be Rio Spots Qualified. As we speak the top athletes are in Brazil testing the new Aquece Rio course.
2017 World Masters Games - 10 quick tips for masters’ success

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Are you involved in a team sport and searching for ways to improve your team’s chances of success in masters tournaments?
Historic Hansa Fish Marathon decides 2015 SA K2 titles

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Greg Louw has written his name into the Hansa Fish River Canoe Marathon record books by becoming the first Eastern Cape paddler in seventeen years to win the event that doubled as the 2015 South African K2 Championships after he and Andy Birkett maintained their overnight lead while Abby Solms and Anna Kožíšková successfully defended their women’s title in style on Saturday.
Nelo launches complete app solution for paddling

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An app that is the perfect partner for paddling sessions, together with a web solution to analyse, compare and improve training.
2015 Adidas Sickline Extreme Kayak World Champions crowned

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After a weekend of intense racing on the legendary Wellerbrücke rapids in Austria’s Ötztal valley, 27-year old Gerd Serrasolses from Sort in Spain outpaddled a field of the world’s finest kayakers in every single round of the competition.
The fight against leukemia - Siderus Tasiadus, a strong partner

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Canoe slalom athlete Sideris Tasiadis is fighting hard to quality for the Olympic games, despite fighting against leukemia with his partner- against all odds.
2015 World Championships Ocean Racing - Where? and why Tahiti?

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My previous visits and experience of this majestic place in recent years have led me to develop a soft spot and a connection of sorts, for the venue of the ICF Surfski World Champs 2015. Check out my last blog on my path to Tahiti here.
Mbanjwe wins the 2015 Green Kalahari Canoe Marathon

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The second and final stage of the two-day Green Kalahari Canoe Marathon offered paddlers variety with weirs, rapids, portages, an irrigation canal and the spectacular Neus Gorge.
Czech paddler Jakob Adam wins Day 1 of the Green Kalahari Canoe Marathon

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Fast flow, flat water and a few rapids marked the first day of the two-day Green Kalahari Canoe Marathon (GKCM). Four paddlers in a tight pack charged towards the finish with Czech marathon star Jakob Adam taking the Day 1 win.
Jasper Mocke’s 2015 Euro Tour: Portugal, Tarifa, Gyor

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For the past four years I’ve been fortunate enough to thaw out in the European summer chasing runs in some of the best ocean conditions the continent has to offer. This year, albeit a bit shorter, was no different as I made my annual migration north.
COPAC and NELO - Sponsorship For Success

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The Pan American Canoe Confederation (COPAC) is pleased to announce its agreement of sponsorship with NELO M.A.R. KAYAKS LDA.; the largest canoe-kayak manufacturer in the world.
Legendary McGregor defends World Championship crown

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A drama laden and action packed K1 Senior Men’s race set the 2015 ICF Canoe Marathon World Championships alight in Győr, Hungary on Saturday as South African sensation Hank McGregor came back from a near-minute deficit to win his sixth global title.
Interview with sprint star Lisa Carrington

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We caught up for a chat with Lisa Carrington a week before the 2015 World Canoe Sprint Championships. She was spending her final training camp along with the rest of the New Zealand team in Training in Paradise – paddling on lakes Bled and Bohinj (Slovenia).
How To Increase Mental Toughness: 4 Secrets Of Navy SEALs And Olympians

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Here’s what Olympic athletes and Navy SEALs both do to be the best and achieve mental toughness.
Livestream 2015 ICF City Sprint World Cup

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The first City World Cup in Hamburg, Germany Sunday 13 September 2015 will be streamed live between 10:00 and 17:00 (CET).
2015 European Champions crowned in Krakow

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The artificial slalom channel on the Vistula River in Krakow, Poland, hosted this year’s edition of the European Junior and U23 Canoe Slalom Championships. During four competition days twenty new European Champions were crowned.
Germans pick up three gold medals and a bronze at the European Canoe Polo Championships

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Essen, Germany, hosted this year’s European Canoe Polo Championships, with more than 400 athletes from 19 countries participating at this event. The competition welcomed teams in four categories – men’s, women’s, men’s U21 and women’s U21.
2015 ECA Junior and U23 European Canoe Slalom Championships kicks off in Krakow

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The Krakow slalom course will host another major canoeing event this year. After the ICF Canoe Slalom World Cup race took place in June it's the youngster’s turn this time.
Essen is ready for the 2015 European Canoe Polo Championships

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Germany is all set to welcome more than 400 athletes at the 2015 ECA European Canoe Polo Championships. The championships will take place in Essen from 26th to 30th August 2015.
Brazilian paracanoeists confirm two Rio 2016 slots

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With seven medals at the Paracanoe World Championship in Milan and two newly-confirmed spots at the Paralympic Games; Team Brazil Paracanoeing have become serious contenders on the international scene.
World Cup series insights ahead of Lee Valley Canoe Slalom Worlds

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The World Cup final in Pau provided some clear insights in what to expect and which paddlers are on peak form going into next month’s ICF Canoe Slalom World Championships in London.
Call for proposals to design a new ECA logo

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The European Canoe Association as the leading institution of the European canoe sport announced a competition to design a new ECA logo. An attempt to modernize a logo is a part of media activities European Canoe Association wishes to implement in the future.
First Ever World Cup win for Austria’s Corinna Kuhnle

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In a GB Team poster Barcelona ‘92 Tales from the Riverbank, Richard Fox was quoted as saying, “The race could be down to 105, that’s going to be very quick”. At this weekend’s Seu World Cup race all four current Olympic classes were less than 101 seconds.