ICFslalom podcast

This ICFslalom podcast is brought to you by your host John Gregory. The podcast brings results and insights from the people around the world who make canoe slalom and kayak cross what it is.

Kayak cross – Spanish momentum builds 06/23/2025

Kayak cross – Spanish momentum builds Spain's winter training in kayak cross is paying off with medals and growing momentum in Seu and Pau. Host John Gregory (gregiej) chats with double European Champion Ryan Westley (GBR), European Champion Miren Lazkano (ESP), and Olympic bronze medallist Pau Echaniz (ESP). Our next episode will feature results and insights from ICF World Cup race 3 in Prague, Czechia, followed by ICF Junior/U23 World Championships in Foix, France. /episode/index/show/icfslalom/id/37107690

New race format makes a splash 06/11/2025

New race format makes a splash The 2025 Canoe Slalom and Kayak Cross World Cup series kicked off in La Seu d'Urgell with a splash in a new race format. Host John Gregory (gregiej) chats with race winners Sona Stanovska (SVK), Titouan Castryck (FRA), Jess Fox (AUS), Luka Bozic (SLO), Angele Hug (FRA), and Manuel Ochoa (ESP). Our next episode will feature results and insights from the ICF World Cup 2 in Pau, France. /episode/index/show/icfslalom/id/36953845

Performance mastery with Jana Dukatova 06/02/2025

Performance mastery with Jana Dukatova Host John Gregory chats with double World Champion Jana Dukatova about performance mastery in canoe slalom. Jana represented Slovakia at two Olympic Games. Red Bull athlete and now owner of . Our next episodes will bring results and insights from the first World Cup races during June 2025. Look out for the separate episode exploring multiple class winners. /episode/index/show/icfslalom/id/36815805

Settling of scores in Paris 05/26/2025

Settling of scores in Paris Scores were settled at the European Championships on the Olympic course in Vaires-sur-Marne, outside Paris. We bring results and insights from the 2005 senior European Canoe Association canoe slalom and kayak cross championships. Host John Gregory (gregiej) chats with Miquel Trave (ESP), Monica Doria (AND), Jiri Prskavec (CZE), Camille Prigent (FRA), Jakub Krejci (CZE), and Sam Leaver (GBR). Our next episode will feature my conversation with World Champion Jana Dukatova (SVK). /episode/index/show/icfslalom/id/36714700

The 100th as fresh as the first with Evy Leibfarth 04/16/2025

The 100th as fresh as the first with Evy Leibfarth Our special 100th ICFslalom podcast episode with US Olympic bronze medallist Evy Leibfarth comes full circle to where the podcast began. Episode 1 focused on Evy Leibfarth on the banks of the course at the 2019 ICF La Seu d'Urgell World Championships. Listen again as eleven top athletes who made canoe slalom what it is today describe the then-15-year-old Leibfarth. Host John Gregory (gregiej) chats with this incredible Red Bull sponsored athlete about the last 5-6 year journey ahead of the 2026 World Championships and 2028 Olympics at the Riversport venue in Oklahoma City, USA. We thank the 142 different guests from 24 different countries who have contributed to these first 100 episodes. /episode/index/show/icfslalom/id/36185755

International racing back in the USA 04/06/2025

International racing back in the USA Two weeks of international canoe slalom and kayak cross racing returned to the USA in Montgomery, Alabama, and Oklahoma City. Host John Gregory chats with Andraz Echeverria Olguin (CHI), Pedro (Pepe) Goncalves (BRA), and Casey Eichfeld (USA). The races included ICF ranking races, the 2025 Pan American Championships, and US team selection trials. Oklahoma City is also the site of the 2026 ICF Canoe Slalom World Championships and the LA2028 Olympics. The next episode represents the 100th ICFslsalom podcast episode and returns to the story of Evy Leibfarth, US Olympic bronze medallist. /episode/index/show/icfslalom/id/36028585

Portuguese standout in the Pyrenees Cup 03/24/2025

Portuguese standout in the Pyrenees Cup Winners amongst the two race series Pyrenees Cup in Pau, France and La Seu, Spain. Host John Gregory chats with Olympic Champion Maialen Chourraut (ESP) and Miquel Trave (ESP), plus an extended conversation with La Seu kayak cross winner Frederico Alvarenga (POR). Our next episode will bring results from the Pan-American Championships in Montgomery, Alabama and the US team trials final race in Oklahoma. /episode/index/show/icfslalom/id/35840330

Beneficiaries from the training camps in Penrith 03/03/2025

Beneficiaries from the training camps in Penrith Winners in the Australian Open after early season training camps at the 2025 World Championship venue in Penrith. Host John Gregory chats with Vaclav Chaloupka (CZE), Kimberley Woods (GBR), and Leo Vuitton (FRA). Our next episode will bring results and insights from the Pyrenees Cup in Europe and the Pan-American Championships in the USA. /episode/index/show/icfslalom/id/35516310

Oceania championships kicks-off Penrith season 02/06/2025

Oceania championships kicks-off Penrith season Kicking off the 2025 competitive season with a recap and insights from the Oceania Championships in Penrith, Australia. Host John Gregory chats with Jess Fox (AUS), Adam Burgess (GBR), Mathieu Biazizzo (FRA), and Ben Pope (AUS). Our next episode will bring results from the Australian Open, and other insights from those who make canoe slalom what it is. /episode/index/show/icfslalom/id/35177185

Five short stories to end 2024 12/29/2024

Five short stories to end 2024 Five short stories from the world of international canoe slalom and kayak cross. Host John Gregory (gregiej) is joined by Jonny Dickson, Rachel Crsbee, Alexander Slafkovsky, and Lynn Reys. Some curious anecdotes captured during the recording of some other episodes, plus a visit to Pinkston Watersports course in Glasgow for their tenth anniversary. The next episodes will be in 2025 as the season gets underway in Oceania. /episode/index/show/icfslalom/id/34644640

2024 Canoe Slalom Season Wrap-Up 12/12/2024

2024 Canoe Slalom Season Wrap-Up Wrapping up the 2024 international canoe slalom and kayak cross competitive season. Host John Gregory chats with the fascinating Alexander Slafkovsky (SVK) as he announces his retirement. The conversation covers the 2024 Olympics in Paris, World Cups, boat design, course design, what it takes to be an elite athlete, and his new business venture Be One. A synopsis of the major titles and ICF World Rankings. Our next episode includes outtakes from other episodes this last year. /episode/index/show/icfslalom/id/34406015

"It just worked" - the Roger Fox story 11/15/2024

"It just worked" - the Roger Fox story I am honoured to have been entrusted to tell this lovely story about Roger Fox. Guests Lynn Reys, Albert Woods, John MacLeod, Andy Maddock, and Rachel Crosbee join host John Gregory in this special tribute to the late Roger Fox. Our next episode includes a 2024 season wrap-up with Alexander Slafkovsky (SVK). /episode/index/show/icfslalom/id/33938492

Paddling through the ages 09/25/2024

Paddling through the ages Results and insights from the ICF Canoe Slalom and Kayak Cross World Cup series final in La Seu d'Urgell, Spain. Guests race winners Olympic Champion Maialen Chourraut (ESP), Olympic Champion Jiri Prskavec (CZE), and Miquel Trave (ESP), plus World Cup series winner Anatole Delassus (FRA). The next episode will feature an end-of-season wrap-up. Need more? Read Ettore Ivaldi's blog http://ettoreivaldi.blogspot.com /episode/index/show/icfslalom/id/33205537

And the crowd went wild at Ivrea Word Cup 4 09/18/2024

And the crowd went wild at Ivrea Word Cup 4 Results and insights from ICF Canoe Slalom and Kayak Cross World Cup 4 in Ivrea, Italy. Guests Gabriela Satkova (CZE), Benjamin Savsek (SLO), and Bojan Makovec join host John Gregory. The next episode will feature results and interviews from the World Cup final in La Seu d'Urgell, Spain. Need more? read Ettore Ivaldi's blog /episode/index/show/icfslalom/id/33106487

Reports from Junior U23 Euros in Krakow 08/25/2024

Reports from Junior U23 Euros in Krakow Reports of the ECA Junior & U23 European Championships in Krakow, Poland. Guests Eva Alina Hocevar (SLO) and Nathalie Siegrist (GBR) join host John Gregory. The next episodes will feature results and interviews from the World Cup races in Ivrea, Italy, and La Seu d'Urgell, Spain. Need more? Read Ettore Ivaldi's blog /episode/index/show/icfslalom/id/32731672

Paris Canoe Slalom Wrap-Up 08/06/2024

Paris Canoe Slalom Wrap-Up The results of the Paris kayak cross final. Series finale with a wrap-up of the canoe slalom and kayak cross events at the Olympics in Paris. Special guests Casey Eichfeld (USA), Kate Eckhardt (AUS), and Andy Maddock join host John Gregory. This has been a series of daily podcast episodes. We will be back for series 5 for the two remaining 2024 World Cup races in Ivrea and La Seu. Want more? We recommend Ettore Ivaldi's blog /episode/index/show/icfslalom/id/32452102

Kayak Cross Final Day Preview 08/05/2024

Kayak Cross Final Day Preview The results of the Paris men's and women's kayak cross heats, part of the canoe slalom competition at the Olympics in Paris, are here. Special guest Olympic silver medallist Adam Burgess (GBR) joins host John Gregory. This is a series of daily podcast episodes. Each episode is published at 6 a.m. CET. Tomorrow, the results of the kayak cross final and wrap-up from the canoe slalom competition in Vaires-sur-Marne will be here. Want more? We recommend Ettore Ivaldi's blog /episode/index/show/icfslalom/id/32435437

Kayak Cross Heat Preview 08/04/2024

Kayak Cross Heat Preview Results of the kayak cross round 1 and repêchage. Part of the canoe slalom competition at the Olympics in Paris. Special guests Olympian champions Etienne Stott (GBR) and commentator Mally Johnson join host John Gregory. This is a series of daily podcast episodes. Each episode is published at 6 a.m. CET. Tomorrow, results of the men's and women's kayak cross heats, plus a preview of the quarterfinals will be presented. Want more? We recommend Ettore Ivaldi's blog /episode/index/show/icfslalom/id/32427267

Kayak Cross Time Trial 08/03/2024

Kayak Cross Time Trial Results of the Paris kayak time trial. Part of the canoe slalom competition at the Olympics in Paris. Special guests Olympians Daniele Molmenti (ITA), Guille Diez Caneda (ESP), and Richard Fox (GBR) join host John Gregory. This is a series of daily podcast episodes. Each episode is published at 6 a.m. CET. Tomorrow, results of the kayak cross round 1 and repêchage, plus a preview of the heats will be presented. Want more? We recommend Ettore Ivaldi's blog /episode/index/show/icfslalom/id/32420377

K1M Final & Kayak Cross Preview 08/02/2024

K1M Final & Kayak Cross Preview The results of the K1M semifinal and final at the canoe slalom in Paris, plus a preview of the kayak cross competition. Special guests Olympians Benoit Peschier (FRA). Joe Jacobi (USA) and Julien Billaut join host John Gregory. This is a series of daily podcast episodes. Each episode is published at 6 a.m. CET. Tomorrow, the results of the kayak cross time trial and a preview of the next phase of the kayak cross. Want more? We recommend Ettore Ivaldi's blog /episode/index/show/icfslalom/id/32393727

C1W Final & K1M Semifinal Preview 08/01/2024

C1W Final & K1M Semifinal Preview The results of the C1W semifinal and final of the canoe slalom in Paris, plus a preview of the K1M semifinal. Special guests Olympians Danielle Woodward (AUS), Lisa Micheler-Jones (GER), Scott Shipley (USA) and Felix Oschmautz (AUT) join host John Gregory. This is a series of daily podcast episodes. Each episode is published at 6 a.m. CET. Tomorrow, results of the K1M semifinal and final, plus a preview of the kayak cross debut will be presented. Want more? We recommend Ettore Ivaldi's blog /episode/index/show/icfslalom/id/32378282

C1W Semifinal Preview 07/31/2024

C1W Semifinal Preview Results of the C1W and K1M heats, plus a preview of the Olympic C1W canoe slalom semifinal. Special guests Helen Darby-Dowman, Ettore Ivaldi, and Julien Billaut join host John Gregory. This is a series of daily podcast episodes. Each episode is published at 6 a.m. CET. Tomorrow, results from the C1W semifinal and final, plus a preview of the K1M semifinal. Want more? We recommend Ettore Ivaldi's blog /episode/index/show/icfslalom/id/32358467

C1W & K1M Preview 07/30/2024

C1W & K1M Preview The Paris canoe slalom C1M semifinal and final results, plus a preview of the C1W and K1M heats are discussed. Special guests include Andrea Herzog (GER), Daniele Molmenti (ITA), Jiri Prskavec (CZE) and British Performance Director Mark Ratcliffe. This is a series of daily podcast episodes. Each episode is published at 6 a.m. CET. Tomorrow, the results of the C1W and K1M heats, plus a preview of the C1W semifinal will be presented. Want more? We recommend Ettore Ivaldi's blog /episode/index/show/icfslalom/id/32342192

K1W Final & C1M Semifinal Preview 07/29/2024

K1W Final & C1M Semifinal Preview The Paris canoe slalom K1W semifinal and final results, plus a preview of the C1M semifinal heats are discussed. Special guests include Jacqui Lachmann (AUS), Danielle Woodward (AUS), Fiona Pennie-Douglas (GBR), Cameron Smedley (CAN), and British Performance Director Mark Ratcliffe. This is a series of daily podcast episodes. Each episode is published at 6 a.m. CET. Tomorrow, the results of the C1M semifinal and final, plus a preview of the C1W and K1M heats, will be presented. Want more? We recommend Ettore Ivaldi's blog /episode/index/show/icfslalom/id/32326012

K1W Semifinal Preview 07/28/2024

K1W Semifinal Preview Results of the C1M and K1W heats, plus a preview of the Olympic K1W canoe slalom semifinal. Special guests Olympians Lisa Micheler-Jones (GER), Fiona Pennie-Douglas (GBR), and commentator Mally Johnson join host John Gregory. This is a series of daily podcast episodes. Each episode is published at 6 a.m. CET. Tomorrow, results from the K1W semifinal and final, plus a preview of the C1M semifinal. Want more? We recommend Ettore Ivaldi's blog /episode/index/show/icfslalom/id/32317552

C1M & K1W preview 07/27/2024

C1M & K1W preview Preview of the Paris canoe slalom C1M and K1W heats. Special guests World No. 1 Luka Bozic (SLO), plus Olympians Joe Jacobi (USA) and Mike Corcoran (IRL), join host John Gregory. This is a series of daily podcast episodes. Each episode is published at 6 a.m. CET. Tomorrow, the results of the C1M and K1W heats, and a preview of the K1W semifinal will be presented. Want more? We recommend Ettore Ivaldi's blog /episode/index/show/icfslalom/id/32311167

Paris Canoe Slalom Preview 07/25/2024

Paris Canoe Slalom Preview Preview of the Paris 2024 Olympic canoe slalom and kayak cross competition. Special guests Olympians Joe Jacobi (USA) and Mike Corcoran (IRL) join host John Gregory. The poignancy of that 1-minute at the start blocks before the countdown sounds. This is a series of daily podcast episodes. Each episode is published at 6 a.m. CET. Tomorrow, a preview of the C1M and K1W heats will be presented. Want more? We recommend Ettore Ivaldi's blog /episode/index/show/icfslalom/id/32297617

Fast and clean from Liptovsky J/U23 Worlds 07/10/2024

Fast and clean from Liptovsky J/U23 Worlds Host John Gregory(gregiej) chats with race winners from the ICF Junior/ U23 World Championships in Liptovsky Mikulas, Slovakia. Guests Lois Leaver (GBR), Anatole Delassus (FRA), Gabriela Satkova (CZE), Ziga Lin Hocevar (SLO), and Emma Vuitton (FRA). The next episodes are the special daily CDG series 4 covering the Olympics in Paris. /episode/index/show/icfslalom/id/32084967

Recap after World Cup 3 in Krakow 07/02/2024

Recap after World Cup 3 in Krakow Host John Gregory (gregiej) chats with Joe Clarke (GBR) and Martin Dougoud (SUI), race winners from the ICF Canoe Slalom World Cup 3 in Krakow. Plus, special guest Noemie Fox (AUS). The next episode will include results and clips from the ICF Junior/U23 World Championships in Liptovsky Mikulas. /episode/index/show/icfslalom/id/31982212

Winners from World Cup 2 in Prague 06/11/2024

Winners from World Cup 2 in Prague Host John Gregory (gregiej) chats with the six winners from the second ICF Canoe Slalom World Cup race in Prague. Emma Vuitton (FRA), Giovanni De Gennaro (ITA), Gabriela Satklova (CZE), Jiri Prskavec (CZE), Angele Hug (FRA), and Manuel Ochoa (ESP). The next episode will include results and clips from the third World Cup race in Krakow. /episode/index/show/icfslalom/id/31700372

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