Norway

More than 300 of the world’s top canoeists and kayakers from five continents headed to Lee Valley, on the outskirts of north London, to compete on the white water rapidsThe Canoe Slalom World Championship returned to the Lee Valley White Water Centre in London last week for the first time since 2015. The venue was originally built for the 2012 London Olympic Games and many of this year’s competitors say the Games inspired them to pick up a paddle for the first time.Tadeusz Kuchno of Poland battles with Ondrej Tunka of the Czech Republic as they practise kayak cross technique on the Legacy Loop during the final day of practice (top) Jonny Dickson of Great Britain waits to weigh his boat at boat (above). Lea Baldoni of Canada in action and Iris Sommernes of Norway gets into trouble getting through a gate on the Olympic Course during the final day of practice (below). Continue reading...