What is the issue??
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MEN'S CANOE
(since 1936) |
WOMEN'S CANOE |
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C1 500m
C1 1000m
C2 500m
C2 1000m
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No events
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MEN'S KAYAK
(since 1924) |
WOMEN'S KAYAK
(since 1948) |
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K1 500m
K1 1000m
K2 500m
K2 1000m
K4 1000M |
K1 500m
K2 500m
K4 500m
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Canoe/Kayak is one of 2 Summer Olympic sports that does not offer equal events for women as the men. It starts with Clubs and National Federations around the world. (Over)Time for change. See ICF letter to Federations.
| WHAT IS THE LATEST? |
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WOMEN IN CANOE IN THE NEWS:
Gender inequality on the water.
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Olympic Gold Medalist and World Champion Adam van Koeverden speaks out in support of Women Ski Jumpers for the 2010 Winter Olympics and Women's Canoe.
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USA -
Top Female Canoeist endorses new 'Mountain Challenge Girls' Program at Maryville College (Tennessee), discusses need for early development of women in canoe. |
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| ARE THERE WOMEN RACING CANOES? |
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Check out/Join Women In Canoe-International and Protest 08
Photo by
David J. Smith
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| RESULTS - 2006 Pan American Championships - Mexico City September 15-17 |
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The 2006 Pan American Championships were the 5th Pan Ams to include women's canoe as exhibition events and had the most representation from Pan American countries to date. The Canadian women once again showed the depth and breadth of their women's canoe program by taking Gold in all six women's canoe events, however, the U.S. had its strongest finishes to date, particularly in the singles (C1) events. See Results |
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| WHAT IS SPRINT CANOE? |
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Sprint/Flatwater canoe (also known as "high-kneel") is currently an Olympic event for men, but not for women.
It is the companion sport to sprint kayak (an Olympic event for BOTH men and women). As one of the oldest Olympic Sports, it is a classic test and combination of speed, power, endurance and balance.
Photo by David J. Smith
More info... |
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| WHAT IS WOMENCAN? |
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WomenCan is an international group of women and men dedicated to creating race opportunities for women in the Olympic sport of canoe.
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"Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has."
—Margaret Mead (1901-1978)
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