Canoeing-Dane Poulsen defies odds in search of perfect Olympic swansong
PARIS : When Beijing silver medallist Rene Holten Poulsen lost his funding from the Danish Canoe Federation two years ago, many expected that to be it for the Danish paddler.
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PARIS : When Beijing silver medallist Rene Holten Poulsen lost his funding from the Danish Canoe Federation two years ago, many expected that to be it for the Danish paddler.
Canada's paddlers continued to shine at the Paris Olympics on Wednesday, with three more boats advancing to their respective semifinals.
SINGAPORE: Singapore kayaker Stephenie Chen is through to the semi-finals of the women's K1 500m after two races on Wednesday (Aug 7).
Canada's paddlers continued to shine at the Paris Olympics on Wednesday, with three more boats advancing to their respective semifinals.
PARIS : The Paris Games were a triumphant homecoming for the French-born Fox sisters, who returned to Europe in the colours of Australia and grabbed a stunning sweep of the women's canoe slalom titles at the Paris Olympics.
PARIS : New Zealand paddlers Lisa Carrington and Aimee Fisher won their heats in the women's kayak single 500-metre event to reach the semi-finals at Vaires-sur-Marne Nautical Stadium on Wednesday
Sprint canoeists Sloan Mackenzie and Katie Vincent started their quest for a medal at the Paris Games in commanding fashion, paddling to an Olympic-best time as they secured a berth in the women's double 500-metre semifinals.
PARIS : Swedish canoe sprinter Linnea Stensils stuck out during Tuesday's kayak heats at the Paris Olympics as she ditched the protective skirt that usually covers a paddler's knees to better find her rhythm with partner Moa Wikberg.