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2025 Women’s Symposium Showcases Women in Paddling and Sport on an International Level

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Tag Archive for: Oceania

Hugh Canard

Hugh Canard's passion and enthusiasm to explore, protect, and share our rivers are exemplary and inspirational, and he encourages and inspires future generations to do the same.

Danielle Woodward

Danielle Woodward became the first Australian woman to win a canoe/kayak medal at the Olympics, as well as the first Australian to win a medal in a slalom event.

Richard Fox

Richard Fox is a decorated slalom paddler, and the innovator of smooth slalom techniques emulated by many and was the first to use a double torque kayak paddle during the ’89 World Championships.

Helen Brownlee

Helen Brownlee has dedicated her life to the sport of canoeing and has been involved in shaping its progress internationally and at home in Australia for well over thirty years.

Mikey Abbott

Mikey Abbott is paddling’s first truly global adventurer.  Few have gone as far as he who has opened up whole regions and inspired so many to find their passport and seek new adventures. 

Nikki Kelly

Nikki’s achievements are an inspiration to all paddlers, but in particular to women paddlers who have seen her achieve greatness in a discipline that has been male-dominated.