2011 Canoe Slalom World Cup
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The 2011 Canoe Slalom World Cup
was a series of four races in 5 canoeing and kayaking categories organized by the International Canoe Federation
(ICF). It was the 24th edition. The series opened with World Cup Race 1 in Tacen, Slovenia
(June 24–26) and ended with the World Cup Final in Prague
, Czech Republic
(August 12–14). The World Cup Final held a special status as the tie-breaker. If two or more athletes or boats had the same number of points at the end of the series, the athletes or boats with the better result in the World Cup Final were awarded the higher position.
on June 24–26. The five gold medals went to five different countries. Slovakia was the most successful country with a gold, a silver and three bronzes. The home nation won 3 medals, one of each color.
, France
on July 1–3. Slovakia was again the most successful country with 2 golds. The home team of France won one gold and one bronze medal.
, Germany
on July 8–10. Michal Martikán
and Tony Estanguet
made their only appearance in the 2011 world cup season here. Slovakia won the medal table for the third consecutive time with three golds. Germany won one silver medal on home water.
, Czech Republic
on August 12–14. The overall world cup winners for 2011 were determined here. Slovakia took the medal table for the fourth consecutive time with two golds and a silver. The home Czech paddlers managed to win one gold and two silvers.
Canoe Slalom World Cup
The ICF Canoe Slalom World Cup has been held since 1988 in four canoe and kayak disciplines for men and women. The four original disciplines are men's single canoe , men's double canoe , men's kayak and women's kayak...
was a series of four races in 5 canoeing and kayaking categories organized by the International Canoe Federation
International Canoe Federation
The International Canoe Federation is the umbrella organization of all national canoe organizations worldwide. It is headquartered in Lausanne, Switzerland, and administers all aspects of canoe sport worldwide...
(ICF). It was the 24th edition. The series opened with World Cup Race 1 in Tacen, Slovenia
Slovenia
Slovenia , officially the Republic of Slovenia , is a country in Central and Southeastern Europe touching the Alps and bordering the Mediterranean. Slovenia borders Italy to the west, Croatia to the south and east, Hungary to the northeast, and Austria to the north, and also has a small portion of...
(June 24–26) and ended with the World Cup Final in Prague
Prague
Prague is the capital and largest city of the Czech Republic. Situated in the north-west of the country on the Vltava river, the city is home to about 1.3 million people, while its metropolitan area is estimated to have a population of over 2.3 million...
, Czech Republic
Czech Republic
The Czech Republic is a landlocked country in Central Europe. The country is bordered by Poland to the northeast, Slovakia to the east, Austria to the south, and Germany to the west and northwest....
(August 12–14). The World Cup Final held a special status as the tie-breaker. If two or more athletes or boats had the same number of points at the end of the series, the athletes or boats with the better result in the World Cup Final were awarded the higher position.
Calendar
| Label | Venue | Date |
|---|---|---|
| World Cup Race 1 |  Tacen |
June 24–26 |
| World Cup Race 2 |  L'Argentière-la-BesséeL'Argentière-la-Bessée L'Argentière-la-Bessée is a commune of the Hautes-Alpes department in the Alps in southeastern France.The town lies on the River Durance, which is used for kayaking, white-water rafting and other water sports. The Argentiere Canoe Slalom Course is in the Durance River south of the town. The town... |
July 1–3 |
| World Cup Race 3 |  MarkkleebergMarkkleeberg Markkleeberg is a town in the Leipzig district, in the Free State of Saxony, Germany. It is situated on the river Pleiße, approx. 7 km south of Leipzig.In 1813 much of the Battle of Leipzig took place where today's Markkleeberg is situated.... |
July 8–10 |
| World Cup Final |  PraguePrague Prague is the capital and largest city of the Czech Republic. Situated in the north-west of the country on the Vltava river, the city is home to about 1.3 million people, while its metropolitan area is estimated to have a population of over 2.3 million... |
August 12–14 |
Final standings
The winner of each race was awarded 60 points. Points for lower places differed from one category to another. Every participant was guaranteed at least 2 points for participation and 5 points for qualifying for the semifinal run.C-1 men
|
C-1 women
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C-2 men
|
K-1 men
|
K-1 women
|
World Cup Race 1
The series opener took place in Tacen, SloveniaSlovenia
Slovenia , officially the Republic of Slovenia , is a country in Central and Southeastern Europe touching the Alps and bordering the Mediterranean. Slovenia borders Italy to the west, Croatia to the south and east, Hungary to the northeast, and Austria to the north, and also has a small portion of...
on June 24–26. The five gold medals went to five different countries. Slovakia was the most successful country with a gold, a silver and three bronzes. The home nation won 3 medals, one of each color.
| Event | Gold | Score | Silver | Score | Bronze | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C-1 men | 100.85 | 101.24 | 101.48 | |||
| C-1 women | 126.44 | 126.75 | 138.14 | |||
| C-2 men | Pavol Hochschorner Pavol Hochschorner Pavol Hochschorner is a Slovak slalom canoer who won three Olympic gold medals in the C-2 event, in 2000, 2004 and 2008, each time with his twin brother Peter Hochschorner as the teammate.Hochschorner also won twelve medals at the ICF Canoe Slalom World Championships with six golds Pavol... Peter Hochschorner Peter Hochschorner Peter Hochschorner is a Slovak slalom canoer who won three Olympic gold medals in the C-2 event, in 2000, 2004 and 2008, each time with his twin brother Pavol Hochschorner as the teammate.Hochschorner also won twelve medals at the ICF Canoe Slalom World Championships with six golds Peter... |
104.89 | Hugo Biso Hugo Biso Hugo Biso is a French slalom canoer who competed since the late 2000s. He won a gold medal in the C-2 team event at the 2010 ICF Canoe Slalom World Championships in Tacen.-References:* - accessed 11 September 2010.... Pierre Picco Pierre Picco Pierre Picco is a French slalom canoer who competed since the late 2000s. He won a gold medal in the C-2 team event at the 2010 ICF Canoe Slalom World Championships in Tacen.-References:* - accessed 11 September 2010.... |
107.58 | Ladislav Škantár Ladislav Skantar Ladislav Škantár is a Slovak slalom canoer who has competed since the late 1990s along with his cousin Peter Škantár in the C-2 category... Peter Škantár Peter Skantar Peter Škantár is a Slovak slalom canoer who has competed since the late 1990s along with his cousin Ladislav Škantár in the C-2 category... |
107.97 |
| K-1 men | 95.48 | 98.81 | 99.57 | |||
| K-1 women | 108.14 | 108.66 | 109.51 |
World Cup Race 2
The second race of the series took place in L'Argentière-la-BesséeL'Argentière-la-Bessée
L'Argentière-la-Bessée is a commune of the Hautes-Alpes department in the Alps in southeastern France.The town lies on the River Durance, which is used for kayaking, white-water rafting and other water sports. The Argentiere Canoe Slalom Course is in the Durance River south of the town. The town...
, France
France
The French Republic , The French Republic , The French Republic , (commonly known as France , is a unitary semi-presidential republic in Western Europe with several overseas territories and islands located on other continents and in the Indian, Pacific, and Atlantic oceans. Metropolitan France...
on July 1–3. Slovakia was again the most successful country with 2 golds. The home team of France won one gold and one bronze medal.
| Event | Gold | Score | Silver | Score | Bronze | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C-1 men | 111.65 | 113.37 | 114.12 | |||
| C-1 women | 136.62 | 139.48 | } | 146.62 | ||
| C-2 men | Gauthier Klauss Gauthier Klauss Gauthier Klauss is a French slalom canoer who competed since the late 2000s. He won a gold medal in the C-2 team event at the 2010 ICF Canoe Slalom World Championships in Tacen.-References:* - accessed 11 September 2010.... Matthieu Peche Matthieu Peche Matthieu Peche is a French slalom canoer who competed since the late 2000s. He won a gold medal in the C-2 team event at the 2010 ICF Canoe Slalom World Championships in Tacen.-References:* - accessed 11 September 2010.... |
116.68 | Sašo Taljat Sašo Taljat Saso Taljat is a Slovenian slalom canoer who has competed since the late 2000s. He won a bronze medal in the C-2 event at the 2009 ICF Canoe Slalom World Championships in La Seu d'Urgell.-References:* - accessed 13 September 2009.... Luka Božič Luka Božič Luka Božič is a Slovenian slalom canoer who has competed since the late 2000s. He won a bronze medal in the C-2 event at the 2009 ICF Canoe Slalom World Championships in La Seu d'Urgell.-References:* - accessed 13 September 2009.... |
117.01 | Hugo Biso Hugo Biso Hugo Biso is a French slalom canoer who competed since the late 2000s. He won a gold medal in the C-2 team event at the 2010 ICF Canoe Slalom World Championships in Tacen.-References:* - accessed 11 September 2010.... Pierre Picco Pierre Picco Pierre Picco is a French slalom canoer who competed since the late 2000s. He won a gold medal in the C-2 team event at the 2010 ICF Canoe Slalom World Championships in Tacen.-References:* - accessed 11 September 2010.... |
117.55 |
| K-1 men | 108.03 | 108.28 | 109.14 | |||
| K-1 women | 118.32 | 119.59 | 119.73 |
World Cup Race 3
The penultimate race of the series took place in MarkkleebergMarkkleeberg
Markkleeberg is a town in the Leipzig district, in the Free State of Saxony, Germany. It is situated on the river Pleiße, approx. 7 km south of Leipzig.In 1813 much of the Battle of Leipzig took place where today's Markkleeberg is situated....
, Germany
Germany
Germany , officially the Federal Republic of Germany , is a federal parliamentary republic in Europe. The country consists of 16 states while the capital and largest city is Berlin. Germany covers an area of 357,021 km2 and has a largely temperate seasonal climate...
on July 8–10. Michal Martikán
Michal Martikán
Michal Martikán is a Slovak slalom canoeist. In 1996 he became the first athlete to win an Olympic Games gold medal for Slovakia since the country gained independence in 1993. In total he won 4 Olympic medals , which is the most among all slalom paddlers...
and Tony Estanguet
Tony Estanguet
Tony Estanguet is a French slalom canoeist. He has competed since the late 1990s.-Career:Tony is the son of Henri Estanguet, himself a canoeist who won medals at the World Championships in the 1970s...
made their only appearance in the 2011 world cup season here. Slovakia won the medal table for the third consecutive time with three golds. Germany won one silver medal on home water.
| Event | Gold | Score | Silver | Score | Bronze | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C-1 men | 101.46 | 102.68 | 103.64 | |||
| C-1 women | 136.20 | 141.39 | } | 143.26 | ||
| C-2 men | Pavol Hochschorner Pavol Hochschorner Pavol Hochschorner is a Slovak slalom canoer who won three Olympic gold medals in the C-2 event, in 2000, 2004 and 2008, each time with his twin brother Peter Hochschorner as the teammate.Hochschorner also won twelve medals at the ICF Canoe Slalom World Championships with six golds Pavol... Peter Hochschorner Peter Hochschorner Peter Hochschorner is a Slovak slalom canoer who won three Olympic gold medals in the C-2 event, in 2000, 2004 and 2008, each time with his twin brother Pavol Hochschorner as the teammate.Hochschorner also won twelve medals at the ICF Canoe Slalom World Championships with six golds Peter... |
114.29 | Nicolas Peschier Nicolas Peschier Nicolas Peschier is a French slalom canoer who has competed since the mid 2000s. He won two medals in the C-1 team event at the ICF Canoe Slalom World Championships with a gold in 2007 and a silver in 2009.... Pierre Labarelle Pierre Labarelle Pierre Labarelle is a French slalom canoer. Labarelle has competed since the mid 2000s. He won two gold medals in the C-1 team event at the ICF Canoe Slalom World Championships, earning them in 2005 and 2007.-References:*... |
115.75 | Piotr Szczepański Marcin Pochwała Marcin Pochwała Marcin Pochwała is a Polish slalom canoer who has competed since the mid 2000s. Competing in two Summer Olympics, he earned his best finish of eighth in the C-2 event at Beijing in 2008.-References:*... |
115.91 |
| K-1 men | 97.58 | 97.85 | 99.67 | |||
| K-1 women | 111.17 | 114.37 | 115.21 |
World Cup Final
The World Cup Final took place in PraguePrague
Prague is the capital and largest city of the Czech Republic. Situated in the north-west of the country on the Vltava river, the city is home to about 1.3 million people, while its metropolitan area is estimated to have a population of over 2.3 million...
, Czech Republic
Czech Republic
The Czech Republic is a landlocked country in Central Europe. The country is bordered by Poland to the northeast, Slovakia to the east, Austria to the south, and Germany to the west and northwest....
on August 12–14. The overall world cup winners for 2011 were determined here. Slovakia took the medal table for the fourth consecutive time with two golds and a silver. The home Czech paddlers managed to win one gold and two silvers.
| Event | Gold | Score | Silver | Score | Bronze | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C-1 men | 94.85 | 94.93 | 96.50 | |||
| C-1 women | 118.10 | 121.20 | 128.77 | |||
| C-2 men | Sašo Taljat Sašo Taljat Saso Taljat is a Slovenian slalom canoer who has competed since the late 2000s. He won a bronze medal in the C-2 event at the 2009 ICF Canoe Slalom World Championships in La Seu d'Urgell.-References:* - accessed 13 September 2009.... Luka Božič Luka Božič Luka Božič is a Slovenian slalom canoer who has competed since the late 2000s. He won a bronze medal in the C-2 event at the 2009 ICF Canoe Slalom World Championships in La Seu d'Urgell.-References:* - accessed 13 September 2009.... |
100.86 | Tomáš Koplík Tomáš Koplík Tomáš Koplík is a Czech slalom canoer who has competed since the late 2000s. He won a silver medal in the C-2 team event at the 2010 ICF Canoe Slalom World Championships in Tacen.-References:* - accessed 11 September 2010.... Jakub Vrzáň Jakub Vrzáň Jakub Vrzáň is a Czech slalom canoer who has competed since the late 2000s. He won a silver medal in the C-2 team event at the 2010 ICF Canoe Slalom World Championships in Tacen.-References:* - accessed 11 September 2010.... |
102.99 | David Florence David Florence David Florence is a British slalom canoeist. He won a silver medal in the men's slalom C-1 at the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing.-Early life:... Richard Hounslow Richard Hounslow Richard Hounslow is a British slalom canoer who has competed since the late 1990s. He won four medals at the ICF Canoe Slalom World Championships with a silver and three bronzes .... |
103.34 |
| K-1 men | 88.60 | 88.65 | 90.02 | |||
| K-1 women | 105.59 | 106.04 | 106.71 |