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Switching in Canoe Slalom; Criticised by Some, Adopted by Many
At the 2020 Olympic Games, in Tokyo, Lukas Rohan became the first switching Canoe Singles Man (C1M) to medal at the Olympics using this technique. Simultaneously, Canoe Singles Women (C1W) debuted at the Olympic Games. All 3 of the C1W medallists used this switching technique in their medal winning runs. But how has this technique evolved over…
The New Kid on the Block: The Rise of Kayak Cross
The thrilling and fast paced Kayak Cross (KX) discipline has surged in popularity in recent years, captivating spectators with its intense head-to-head format of racing. As a hybrid of white-water kayaking and Canoe Slalom, KX has managed to carve its own niche in the realm of extreme sport. Nevertheless, there has been a divide amongst paddlers…
FORMULA 1: A Blueprint
How to grow the sport of Canoe Slalom. Formula 1 has seen a massive spike in viewership and interest in recent years. Why? One of the biggest contributors was the Netflix series ‘Drive to Survive’. People that would had never previously been interested in the sport became super fans effectively overnight. Viewers love a dramatic…