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2017-11-18

Cory Hill's strategy of understated confidence for the ICF Canoe Ocean Racing World Championships

[paddleworldwide] Reigning ocean racing world champion Cory Hill discusses his calm demeanor and strategic approach to competition, revealing his confidence and preparation for the upcoming ICF Canoe Ocean Racing World Championships in Hong Kong, despite his low-key public profile. >>

2017-11-18

Nixon makes most of ocean race that became a marathon

[canoeicf] South Africa’s Hayley Nixon has broken through to become the third ICF Canoe Ocean Racing World Champion in as many races, mastering the flat conditions in Hong Kong to storm to an impressive title. Nixon took the lead after the first turn and never looked back, firstly beating back the challenge... >>

2017-11-17

Eray waits on the wind in quest for third World Championship medal

[canoeicf] Michele Eray can still remember in minute detail how she snatched the inaugural ICF Ocean Racing women’s world title back in Portugal in 2013. She can give a blow-by-blow description of how the race unfolded, who passed her, who she passed, and the mistakes her opponents made that opened the door... >>

2017-11-17

World champions hoping for tough conditions in Hong Kong

[canoeicf] Defending World Champion Teneale Hatton and her 2013 predecessor, Michele Eray , look set to get their wish of strong winds for Saturday’s ICF Ocean Racing World Championships in Hong Kong. New Zealand’s Hatton and USA’s Eray both believe strong winds and choppy conditions will give them the... >>

2017-11-17

Eray's experience crucial in pursuit of third world championship medal

[paddleworldwide] Veteran paddler Michele Eray, a two-time ICF Ocean Racing World Championship medalist, is set to compete in Hong Kong, aiming for her third podium finish. Despite unfavorable calm conditions, the 38-year-old, now representing the USA, relies on her extensive experience and strategic adaptability... >>

2017-11-17

Hatton aims for second ocean racing world title, fueled by past Olympic disappointment

[paddleworldwide] New Zealand's Teneale Hatton, a defending world champion and full-time paramedic, is set to compete at the 2017 ICF Canoe Ocean Racing World Championships. Driven by the disappointment of missing the Rio Olympics, she aims to make history as the first two-time winner, channeling all her energy... >>

2017-11-17

Elite paddlers anticipate challenging conditions at Hong Kong's ICF World Championships

[paddleworldwide] Defending champion Teneale Hatton and former winner Michele Eray are looking forward to challenging conditions at the ICF Ocean Racing World Championships in Hong Kong. Both athletes believe strong winds and choppy waters will give them an edge over their competitors. Hatton, a paramedic, and... >>

2017-11-17

Hatton plans to use disappointment to lift her to world title

[canoeicf] It’s not just because she is the defending world champion that New Zealand’s Teneale Hatton wants to do well at this weekend’s 2017 ICF Canoe Ocean Racing World Championships in Hong Kong. She also feels she has a point to prove, after missing New Zealand selection for the 2016 Rio Olympics in... >>

2017-11-16

Hong Kong welcomes over 400 athletes for Asia's inaugural ICF Ocean Racing world championship

[paddleworldwide] Hong Kong is set to host the first-ever ICF Canoe Ocean Racing world championship in Asia, attracting over 400 competitors from 33 nations. This landmark event marks a significant expansion for the sport, with South Africa's formidable team among the early favorites. >>

2017-11-16

Scene set for first Ocean Racing World titles in Asia

[canoeicf] The first edition of the ICF Canoe Ocean Racing World Championships to be held in Asia has drawn more than 400 athletes from 33 countries to Hong Kong, with the powerful South African team already identified as the early favourites. The third edition of the World Championships will be contested on... >>