The world’s best Canoe Freestyle paddlers have arrived in the German town of Plattling ready to fight for the biggest prizes in the discipline.
Running from June 16 to 21, the International Canoe Federation Canoe Freestyle World Championships is set to deliver an exciting programme of events.
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Here’s our breakdown of all you need to know about what is set to be a fantastic six-day festival of freestyle paddling.
Where to watch
All the action will be broadcast live on the Planet Canoe YouTube channel.
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There will be almost 60 hours of live coverage from Plattling as paddlers battle it out for the world titles in kayak, canoe decked, open canoe and squirt.
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Today's live streaming schedule
- June 16 (women's kayak heats) - 8.25 to 12:50 (CET) / (men's and women's squirt heats) - 15:20 to 18:30 (CET) / (open canoe heats) - 18:50 to 20:00 (CET)
- June 17 (kayak and canoe heats) - 8:00 to 18:50 (CET)
- June 18 (men's canoe heats) 8:00 to 10:00 / (masters kayak heats) 10:10 to 13:50 / men's and women's kayak semi-finals) 14:40 to 16:50
- June 19 (men's canoe semi-finals) 10:00 to 10:40 / (men's and women's kayak quarter-finals) 10:50 to 16:10 / (men's and women's squirt finals) 16:30 to 18:30
Ones to watch
Dane Jackson (USA): It’s hard to ignore the American freestyle star who continues to add to his legend with every edition of the World Championships. The son of Eric Jackson and younger brother of Emily Jackson, two past world champions and current competitors, the 31-year-old is part of a great kayaking family. Dane Jackson has nine senior world titles to his name, including five in kayak, one in squirt and three in canoe decked. In Plattling, Jackson will go for his 10th world crown.
Ottilie Robinson-Shaw (GBR): A four-time world champion, Robinson will be hungry for more success after coming back from a serious injury last year. She won three gold medals on home waters in Nottingham three years ago and she will attempt to do the same again as she competes in the women’s kayak, women’s squirt and women’s canoe decked. A shoulder injury at the 2023 World Championships threatened to derail her career but she returned with a bang in Plattling last year, winning golds at back-to-back World Cups there, and will be determined to continue that sparkling form.
Philip Josef (GER): The decibels are set to increase when Josef gets on the water in Plattling. The German paddler will be a big home favourite among the crowd as he looks to add to his medal tally. Josef has claimed three open canoe medals in his careers including gold in 2019. He will be contesting the men’s canoe in Plattling, while Tim Rees will be aiming to deliver glory for hosts Germany as he enters the senior kayak category after winning the men’s junior gold in both 2022 and 2023.
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The venue
It has been 14 years since Plattling last staged the ICF Canoe Freestyle World Championships. Since then, Plattling’s Isar Wave has established itself as a hotspot for freestyle paddlers. Located in a nature reserve, the Isar Wave is set to challenge athlete’s skills and creative expression as they aim to win over the judges.
Click here to find out why Plattling is a top destination for paddling
