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Who Wins the Genetic Lottery: The Physiology of Canoe Slalom
Slalom paddlers come in all shapes and sizes, yet often all finish a race within 0.5s of each other. For many sports there is a massive competitive advantage regarding genetics and physiology. Take basketball, the chance of an individual making it big in the NBA is directly correlated to their height. A young basketball player…
THE BASICS OF CANOE SLALOM
A comprehensive break down of the sport of Canoe Slalom. For the breakdown of Kayak Cross, read here. NOTE: You will learn most by getting out on the water for yourself. Click here to find your local Canoe Club. What is Canoe Slalom? Paddlers navigate a stretch of Whitewater in accordance to a sequence of…