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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

Winners from World Cup 1 in Augsburg 06/04/2024

Winners from World Cup 1 in Augsburg Host John Gregory (gregiej) chats with the six winners from the first ICF Canoe Slalom World Cup race in Augsburg. Camille Prigent (FRA), Felix Oschmautz (AUT), Jess Fox (AUS), Ziga Lin Hocevar (SLO), Eva Tercelj (SLO), and Mathurin Madore (FRA). New experimental episode. The next episode will include results and clips from the second World Cup race in Prague. /episode/index/show/icfslalom/id/31599727

European Dreams Come True 05/27/2024

European Dreams Come True Host John Gregory (gregiej) chats with two new European Champions, 16-year-old Ziga Lin Hocevar (SLO) and Giovanni De Gennaro (ITA). Commentator Mally Johnson provides a wrap-up of the European Championships. The next episodes will include results from the first World Cup races. /episode/index/show/icfslalom/id/31481437

Fab four go for five 05/04/2024

Fab four go for five Host John Gregory (gregiej) chats with four distinguished canoe slalom Olympic athletes who have qualified for a fifth consecutive Olympic Games: Luuka Jones (NZL), Takuya Haneda (JPN), Peter Kauzer (SLO), and Maialen Chourraut (ESP). The next episode will include results and interviews from the European Championships in Tacen, Slovenia. /episode/index/show/icfslalom/id/31121723

Navigating mental health and Olympic performance 04/23/2024

Navigating mental health and Olympic performance Host John Gregory (gregiej) chats with Great Britain's Olympian Kimberley Woods about mental health and well-being in sport. The episode explores her experience of body shaming, body confidence, depression, and self-harm. Prompted by the article about Kim in the UK Guardian newspaper from March 4. Read the interview here by Donald McRae /episode/index/show/icfslalom/id/30948668

Vavra Hradilek - Still Dancing On and Off the Water 03/05/2024

Vavra Hradilek - Still Dancing On and Off the Water Welcome to the 2024 Olympic year. In today's episode host John Gregory (gregiej) talks with Czech Olympic silver medallist Vavra Hradilek. We chatted about his flair and mastery of dancing both on whitewater and the Star Dance TV competition. Going forward, I will be asking each of my guests about the future of our sport. We might be surprised by their insights and we won't know until we ask. First, I ask Vavra. /episode/index/show/icfslalom/id/30236213

New Horizons for England Talent ID 02/08/2024

New Horizons for England Talent ID Welcome to the 2024 Olympic year. In today's episode host John Gregory (gregiej) talks with English Talent ID coach Dan Goddard. Follow Dan's kayak slalom and kayak cross videos on Instagram here Find the British Canoeing / Canoe England Slalom Technical Progression Series videos here /episode/index/show/icfslalom/id/29865598

A Technical Manual to Whitewater 12/19/2023

A Technical Manual to Whitewater Host John Gregory talks with Olympic kayak athlete and team coach about his new book in Spanish "A Technical Manual to Whitewater." Link to book store on Spoanish Canoe Federation The last of the 2023 season ICFslalom podcast episodes. Thanks to the 65 individual guests across 20 episodes, as well as Andy Maddock for providing the voiceover and Aidan Johnson for audio editing. See you next season. /episode/index/show/icfslalom/id/29155858

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