Almost 450 paddlers from across the globe have come together eager to make their mark at the International Canoe Federation Junior and U23 Canoe Slalom World Championships in Krakow, Poland.
Temperatures are rising at the Kolna venue as a fantastic field of talented athletes prepare to do battle for the age-group titles from June 30 to July 5.
Here’s our breakdown of all you need to know about this World Championships.
Click here for live startlists and results from Krakow
Where to Watch
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There will be over 40 hours of live coverage from Krakow as paddlers battle it out for age-group world titles in kayak, canoe, kayak teams, canoe teams, kayak cross individual and kayak cross head-to-head.
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Live Streaming Schedule
June 30
Kayak Cross Individual: 12:00 – 16:30 (Local Time)
July 1
Kayak heats: 8:30 – 14:15
Kayak team events: 15:10 – 19:40
July 2
Canoe heats: 8:30 – 12:50
Canoe team events: 13:40 – 17:10
July 3
Kayak U23 semis, finals: 9:00 – 12:20
Kayak Junior semis, finals: 14:00 – 18:10
July 4
Canoe U23 semis, finals: 9:00 – 12:20
Canoe Junior semis, finals: 14:00 – 17:50
July 5
Kayak cross U23: 10:40 – 12:45
Kayak cross Junior: 14:10 – 17:15
Ones to Watch
Tereza Kneblova (CZE): It has been a superb start to the season for Kneblova. The 23-year-old kicked off the campaign by capturing her first-ever women’s canoe gold at the World Cup in Tacen. Two weeks later, Kneblova topped the World Cup podium again. This time, it was in the women’s kayak cross. She picked up C1 silver in Krakow three years ago and will look to go one better at the Kolna course.
Xabier Ferrazzi (ITA): Three medals in three successive World Cup legs underlines the consistency of the Italian star. The 20-year-old swept to his first World Cup gold with victory in the men’s K1 in Tacen. He then backed that up with bronze medals in Prague and Augsburg. Last year, Ferrazzi fell short to Titouan Castryck in the men’s K1 final. This time, Ferrazzi will be gunning for glory.
Hanna Danek (POL): Polish hopes will rest on the shoulders of Danek who is one of the key names in the home nation’s team. Danek clinched the junior world title in the women’s K1 in Foix last year and will seek to emerge victorious again as she makes the step up to the women’s U23 stage. She headlines a 23-strong squad for Poland as they look to make home advantage count.
