Canoe Slalom · International
African slalom ranking race produces South African kayak sweep
James Gotte and Hannah Trower win kayak races as continental activity gathers momentum.
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South Africa swept the men’s kayak podium at the ICF Canoe Slalom Ranking Race in Underberg. James Gotte won in 100.97 seconds, followed by Scott Venniker in 101.19 and Iain Rennie in 101.39.
Hannah Trower claimed the women’s kayak race in 116.18. Waris Mills recorded a quicker unadjusted run but accumulated fifty-six seconds in penalties. Senegal’s Jean Pierre Bourhis won men’s canoe in 92.25, ahead of Mauritius’ Terence Saramandif.
The federation described the meeting as another step in the revival of African whitewater competition after a lengthy absence from the international spotlight. A development camp followed, with the African championships set to include five participating nations.
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