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Twenty-four-year-old Sophia Jensen just became a world champion, claiming her first gold medal at the canoe sprint world championships in Poland. The Quebec athlete powered through the 500-meter final in just over two minutes, proving that patience and persistence pay off.
Breast cancer survivors are crossing Montana's largest lake in Hawaiian outrigger canoes, combining ancient paddling traditions with proven cancer recovery methods. The annual Montana Paddle Palooza now draws 240 paddlers from across North America.
Scientists in Madison are unlocking secrets from 16 ancient canoes discovered in Lake Mendota, including one that's more than 5,000 years old. The vessels are revealing how Indigenous peoples mastered sophisticated boat-building thousands of years ago.
A canoeist trapped between his canoe and a rock on Arkansas's Mulberry River kept his head above water for four hours until rescuers arrived. Thanks to a satellite phone and determined first responders, he survived the ordeal with only hypothermia.
When a canoe flipped in Nevada's fast-moving Truckee River, trained rescue swimmers dove into action and brought both paddlers to safety. It's a powerful reminder that skilled first responders are ready when outdoor adventures take a dangerous turn.
Thousands of people gathered in Saint-Louis, Senegal, to witness the city's annual regatta, a traditional canoe race that has celebrated local fishing culture for centuries. The event keeps alive the heritage of a community deeply connected to the sea.
Over 220 Indigenous people, youth, police, and public service workers just completed a week-long canoe journey through traditional First Nations territories in British Columbia. The 25th annual Pulling Together Canoe Journey brings communities together to heal, build relationships, and honor Indigenous cultures.
When a sailboat crashed into an outrigger canoe off Maui Thursday morning, nearby boaters and the Coast Guard teamed up to rescue all 10 people from the water in minutes. The quick response and tight-knit boating community turned a scary collision into a story of zero lives lost.
A 67-year-old Florida man celebrated beating rare blood cancer by paddling the entire Missouri River with his golden retriever. The groundbreaking immunotherapy treatment that saved his life has kept him cancer-free for four years.
Randy Reina, who three years ago was too weak from leukemia to move, now races outrigger canoes across Newport Bay with other young cancer survivors. A free summer camp combines water sports with healing for kids who once couldn't go near water at all.
When a Norfolk Island paddler couldn't find teammates for a New Zealand race, veteran Sugar Te Paa reached out with a warm invitation. The brand-new duo won gold in their first race together at the Takapuna Beach Cup.
After 20 years dominating Para ice hockey and winning four Paralympic golds, USA's Declan Farmer is chasing a new dream: becoming a dual-sport Paralympian in Para canoe. With just one month of training under his belt, he's already racing at World Cups with LA28 on his mind.
Olympic champion Jess Fox claimed silver at her first World Cup race since surgery to remove a kidney tumor. The Australian canoe slalom legend says this silver medal feels like gold.
Australian Olympic champion Jessica Fox claimed gold at the World Cup in Germany just nine months after undergoing surgery to remove a kidney tumor. After missing the finals in one event, she bounced back to dominate the C1 competition she loves most.
More than 200 people just completed a nine-day canoe journey down British Columbia's rivers, marking a quarter-century of bringing Indigenous and non-Indigenous communities together through shared paddles and campfires. The Pulling Together voyage has been quietly building bridges since 1997.
More than 200 people just completed a nine-day canoe journey through British Columbia's rivers, celebrating 25 years of bringing Indigenous and non-Indigenous communities together. The annual Pulling Together event promotes healing and respect through shared paddling, camping, and learning.
Canada welcomes the world's best Para athletes this week with major competitions in Montreal and Toronto. Paralympic champions will compete in canoe, wheelchair basketball, and swimming events across the country.
A person trapped beneath a bridge in Elkhart County is safe tonight thanks to quick-thinking rescue swimmers and a neighbor who handed over their canoe. The dramatic Sunday rescue shows how emergency teams and everyday heroes work together when seconds count.
Para ice hockey star Jack Wallace is heading to Milano Cortina 2026 with zero pressure and big dreams. The two-time Paralympic champion nearly made Paris 2024 in Para canoe, missing by just eight thousandths of a second.
A Florida man celebrated four years of being cancer-free by canoeing the entire Missouri River with his golden retriever. His journey came after a groundbreaking therapy eliminated a rare blood cancer that chemotherapy couldn't fully defeat.
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