Balint KOPASZ (HUN)
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Age:
27 years
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Biography
Further Personal Information
BIOGRAPHY
Kopasz will be heading to his third Olympic Games. He is the reigning K1 1000 champion, the four-time world champion and is one of the best sprint athletes out there. He enjoys hiking and collects gems from the mountains. He is also a six-time European champion.
WHEN/WHERE DID YOU START CANOEING/ KAYAKING?
9 years old, because I love the kayak atmosphere.
HOBBIES
mountain hiking, gem collecting
CLUB
Graboplast Gyor
NAME OF COACH
Iren Demeter
FAVOURITE PADDLING COURSE
Tisza river, because it is a very good environment
FAVOURITE FOOD
Argentine steak
AMBITIONS
Olympic gold medal
BEST RESULTS
Olympics: Gold - 1; World Championships: Gold - 4, Silver - 2.