Canoeing

Women Olympic champions cruise to victory at ICF Canoe Sprint World Cup

By Vimal Sankar

Five-time Olympic champion Lisa Carrington of New Zealand cruised to victory in the women’s K1 500 in the International Canoe Federation (ICF) Canoe Sprint World Cup in Račice.

Olympic champions dominate at ICF Canoe Sprint World Cup in Račice

By Vimal Sankar

Olympic champions had an easy day out on the first day of the International Canoe Federation (ICF) Canoe Sprint World Cup in Račice.

Canoe Sprint World Cup set to return to pre-pandemic heights in Račice

By Michael Houston

Račice is to welcome athletes for the first leg of the Canoe Sprint World Cup season, which is to feature Olympic and world champions.

Leibfarth excels at Pan American Canoe Slalom Championships

By Patrick Burke

Evy Leibfarth of the United States continued her fine form at the Pan American Canoe Slalom Championships in Oklahoma City, leading the way in the canoe and kayak events on the final day of competition.

Leibfarth tops women’s heats at Pan Am Slalom Championships

By Eliott Brennan

Olympian Evy Leibfarth of the United States' established herself as the quickest canoeist in the women’s canoe and kayak events on the second day of the Pan Am Slalom Championships in Oklahoma City.

Lokken impresses on day one of Pan Am Slalom Championships

By Eliott Brennan

Pan American Games gold medallist Zachery Lokken shined on day one of the Pan Am Slalom Championships after topping the heats for the men’s canoeing in Oklahoma City.

US and Canadian team spots on line at Pan American Canoe Slalom Championships

By Geoff Berkeley

Oklahoma City is set to stage the Pan American Canoe Slalom Championships, with United States and Canadian athletes aiming to secure their place in their national teams.

International Canoe Federation renews Chinese broadcasting deal through to Paris 2024 Olympics

By Leticia Bila

The International Canoe Federation (ICF) has renewed its partnership with China’s number one streaming platform to keep the sport present in the region until Paris 2024.

ICF steps up efforts to develop online competitions with KayakPro agreement

By Eliott Brennan

The International Canoe Federation (ICF) has partnered with ergometer manufacturer KayakPro in a deal claimed to accelerate efforts to stage online-based paddling competitions.

ICF President thanks Romanian Canoe Federation on trip to meet Ukrainian athletes

By Michael Houston

International Canoe Federation (ICF) President Thomas Konietzko has visited Romania to thank the National Federation for its support of Ukrainian athletes.

Oklahoma announced as host of 2026 ICF Canoe Slalom World Championships

By Leticia Bila

The International Canoe Federation (ICF) has announced that Canoe Slalom World Championships will return to North America for the first time since 2014, with Oklahoma's Riversport venue scheduled to host the event in 2026.

Thailand set to host 2022 Asian Canoe Sprint Championships

By Eliott Brennan

Thailand is set to welcome canoeists for the 2022 Asian Canoe Sprint Championships at the Royal Navy Rowing Centre in Pattaya in the Rayong Province.

ICF moves two events from Moscow to Oklahoma City after Ukraine invasion

By Owen Lloyd

The International Canoe Federation has relocated a Canoe Sprint Super Cup and Stand Up Paddling World Cup from Moscow to Oklahoma City following the Russian invasion of Ukraine.

British Canoeing signs ex-cricketer Metcalfe as chief executive from British Weight Lifting

By Mike Rowbottom

British Canoeing has appointed former professional cricketer Ashley Metcalfe as its new chief executive.

Canoe community united in helping Ukrainian athletes find refugee after Russian invasion

By Leticia Bila

National Canoe Federations across Europe have gathered to support Ukrainian athletes affected by the ongoing conflict in the country.

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When British skaters Jayne Torvill and Christopher Dean won the Olympic gold medal in ice dance at Sarajevo 1984 with 12 perfect 6.0s from every judge, for their interpretation of Maurice Ravel's Boléro, an important member of their team was singer-actor Michael Crawford. Crawford, who had played Frank Spencer in British sitcom Some Mothers Do 'Ave 'Em and the title role in the musical The Phantom of the Opera, had become a mentor to the pair in 1981 and went on to help them create their Olympic routine. Crawford said he “taught them how to act". He was present with their trainer Betty Callaway at the ringside at Sarajevo as they created one of the most iconic moments in Olympic history.

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