Canadian paddlers Connor Fitzpatrick, Michelle Russell, Riley Melanson advance to Olympic semis
Canada's paddlers continued to shine at the Paris Olympics on Wednesday, with three more boats advancing to their respective semifinals.
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Canoeing-We couldn’t have scripted it, says kayaker Fox of family triumph
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.
Canoeing-NZ's Carrington, Hungary's Kopasz fastest as canoe sprints hot up
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
Canadian canoeists Vincent, MacKenzie post Olympic-best time to reach 500m double semifinals
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.
Canoeing-Swedish sprinter ditches spray skirt to find paddling rhythm
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.
Canoeing-Britons overcome breakfast jitters to bring home kayak cross medals
PARIS : A Monday that started with nerves and excitement so great that they could barely eat ended with Olympic medals for Britain's Joe Clarke and Kimberley Woods as the first-ever kayak cross competition reached its climax at the Paris Games.
Canoeing-Australia's Fox wins women's kayak cross gold
PARIS : Australia's Noemie Fox won the gold medal in the Olympic women's kayak cross at the Vaires-sur-Marne Nautical Stadium on Monday.
Canoeing-France's Castryck out of kayak cross contention after gate miss
PARIS : French teenager Titouan Castryck was sensationally knocked out of Monday's kayak cross quarter-finals on Monday despite finishing first in his race following a penalty for missing the third gate on the course.