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
N. LJUBEK
MINDE/HAMAR
PINTA/MOZZICAFI
S. LAMMLER
A. BUSLAIEVA
M. WEGMAN
S. REINOSO
2013 Freestyle Worlds to feature revolutionary new scoring system
For the first time ever, a completely paperless real-time scoring system will help determine the winners of the International Canoe Federation’s Freestyle World Championships.
The Competition
The ultimate whitewater competition is coming to the Nantahala River on September 2-8, 2013 — the International Canoe Federation's (ICF) Canoe Freestyle World Championships. This premier freestyle kayak event is slated to draw over 300 top freestyle paddlers from around the world, as well as thousands of spectators here, to the Nantahala Gorge, in the heart of the North Carolina Smokies.
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Photos: 24 2013 ICF Freestyle Canoeing World Championships Finals View gallery
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Photos: 12 Prelims K1M JR and OC1 View gallery
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Photos: 7 Plattling European Cup 2013 View gallery
- 2011 Jr Men World Champion Dane Jackson
- 2011 Jr Women World Champion Lauren Burress
- 2011 K1 World Champion James Bebbington
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Press Releases
Nantahala Outdoor Center to host 2013 Freestyle World Championships
For the first time since the 1996 Olympics in Atlanta, GA, world championship kayaking returns to the United States. The 2013 International Canoe Federation Freestyle World Championships will take place September 2-8 on the Nantahala River near Bryson City, NC.
There can only be one. Game, the trailer
Polly Green just released the trailer for 'Game', a film documentary about winning in freestyle competitions. At the moment Polly is doing the final sound edit and she was happy to take a break and answer our questions below. Sportscene also supported the making of Game with footage from the 2011 World Chamionships Freestyle in Plattling, Germany.
New Feature on the Nantahala River
Bryson City, North Carolina is home to the Nantahala River, one of the most popular whitewater rivers in the United States. The riverbed has recently been modified in preparation for the 2013 World Championships in freestyle kayaking.