Canoeing


GB canoeing duo strikes gold

By Emily Goddard

heath_and_schofield_21-06-11June 21 - Liam Heath and Jon Schofield stormed to victory in the K2 200 metres demolishing a quality field to retain their European crown at the 2011 European Senior Canoe Sprint Championships in Belgrade.


Britain's women follow up Czech success with K4 gold in Duisburg

By David Gold

British_WK4_canoe_win_in_Duisburg_May_29_2011May 29 - Britain's women followed up their superb performance in the International Canoe Federation (ICF) Sprint World Cup in the Czech Republic last weekend as Abigail Edmonds, Hayleigh Mason, Jessica Walker and Louisa Sawers took gold in the K4 500 metres in the latest round in Duisburg.



McKeever takes gold at Lake Malta

By David Gold

Ed_McKeeverMay 8 - Britain's Ed McKeever edged out Poland's Piotr Siemionowski to take gold in the 200 metres final on a good day of the World Cup for GB Canoeing on the regatta course at Lake Malta, Poznan.


Smolen appointed to USA Canoe/Kayak post

By David Gold

Rafal_Smolen_head_and_shoulderApril 30 - USA Canoe/Kayak has appointed Rafal Smolen (pictured), who previously served as the head coach of the Nantahala Racing Club, as its national development and coaching manager.





Double gold for Cawthorn

June 6 - British canoeist Rachel Cawthorn (pictured) has finished the World Cup in Duisburg with three medals, including two gold, after racing to victory in the 500 metres and 1,000m.

British canoeists paddle to World Cup success

June 4 - Fresh from last week's triumph, Liam Heath and Jonathan Schofield grabbed another canoe sprint World Cup gold today on a successful day for Britain in in Duisburg in a competition where Olympic champion Tim Brabants (pictured) is due to continue his comeback.


Eton rowing venue finished for London 2012

By Duncan Mackay
British Sports Internet Writer of the Year

May 27 - Work to enhance facilities at Dorney Lake for London 2012 Olympics, when it is due to host the rowing and canoe sprint events, has been completed on time and on budget, it has been announced.