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The World is not enough for GB Canoe Sprint Team

Posted on August 15, 2011 by sprintwise

The 2011 Canoe Sprint World Championships will commence in Szeged, Hungary 17-21 August and GB Canoe Sprint team has a pressing mission. No, not the procurement of shiny gongs and the joy of stepping upon a podium – that is a … Continue reading →

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Mac slices 200m field apart as Hoff blows world fastest time away.

Posted on June 18, 2011 by sprintwise

Ed Mc (the knife) Keever – current European Champion,  surgically dissected his K1 200m heat this morning to qualify for the final tomorrow afternoon.  He was the only man to post a sub 35 second time.   Germany’s Max Hoff … Continue reading →

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Girls aloud – GB women lead the way again.

Posted on June 17, 2011 by sprintwise

GBR has their womens squad to thank  for shouting out that we remain a major force on the golden regatta pond. Under the astute tutelage of Miklos Simon, ably assisted and abetted by Trevor Hunter, the whole squad romped again into the  … Continue reading →

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GB Girls lead successful morning medal assault and afternoon delight

Posted on May 21, 2011 by sprintwise

World Cup 2 – Racice. Yes we know its early season racing  but  GB women’s kayak squad including Rachel Cawthorn,  continues to write the headlines for our sceptred isle, as they plundered the medal treasure trove again. The WK4 got … Continue reading →

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Three more finals for Great Britain Canoe Sprint team

Posted on August 20, 2010 by sprintwise

What a difference 24 hours  makes…. sunshine and pleasant tail wind replaced rain and white horses. The athletes were happy, the fans were happy.  It was an easier day on the water too in the 500m racing, the  Womens Olympic  distance. Great Britain … Continue reading →

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