Olympic Gold begins with good genes, experts say
"A person who has great dedication, motivation, and excellent training will not rise to the world-class level unless he or she has inherited a supercharged physiological system for the sport."
"A person who has great dedication, motivation, and excellent training will not rise to the world-class level unless he or she has inherited a supercharged physiological system for the sport."
Kelly Vanderbeek from Canada has hosted several ICF and Australian Canoeing productions for Sportscene. What most people might not know is that she is also an Olympian alpine skier who has reached the World Cup podium three times in her career.
Many athletes and coaches asked Sportscene to publish more articles about sports psychology and (mental) coaching. We are happy and grateful to announce our collaboration with Performance1.
"The color of the boat is the most important thing", Peter Kauzer current World Champion Canoe Slalom. He doesn't race in a red boat though, but for Daniele Molmenti (world champion slalom) and Adam van Koeverden (world champion sprint) red is a dominating color in their boats and gear.
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For the last couple of years I have been making a conscious effort to establish a creative style to my photography. My style is driven by a desire to show the drama of sport, and usually focuses upon the individual's role in that drama.
Sportscene is on the lookout for passionate paddling enthusiasts to join our team to cover a range of paddling events including Whitewater, Flatwater, Ocean and more!
Paddle your way to the finish line before time runs out. Pick up fruit and perform tricks for extra points and turbo speed. If you flip the kayak, you'll lose a life. But don't worry: you have 10 lives to live before it's game over!
We are gathering 'fast facts' from all athletes that belong to the top 20 of their canoe, kayak, paddle discipline(s). Also their coaches we would like to include in the 'Athletes & Coaches' sections.
The first quarter of 2012 Sportscene will cover the Nationals Sprint, Slalom and Downriver. We also will be present at the Olympic Qualifications for Sprint and Slalom in Penrith and the Australian Open Canoe Slalom. Coverage will be a mix of video news flashes and photography.