Jane Gibson

Jane Gibson

About  

Great Britain’s Dr Jane Gibson was elected as Chair of the ICF Medical and Anti-Doping Committee at the Congress in Antalya in 2024 having taken on the role on an interim basis.  

She has been a chief medical officer at multiple ICF Canoe Slalom World Championships and World Cups. She also had the same role at the European Games and European Championships. 

Paddling for more than 48 years and having competed in all disciplines at one time or another, Dr Gibson represented Great Britain in Canoe Slalom during the 1980s.  

Career in sports  

2024-present – Chair of ICF Medical and Anti-Doping Committee  

2016-2024 – Member of ICF Medical and Anti-Doping Committee 

2018-present – Chair of European Canoe Association Medical Committee  

Paris 2024 - Medical officer on behalf of the ICF 

1989-1995 – GBR team doctor, Canoe Slalom 

Honours  

Undergraduate Tutor of the Year NHS Fife 2018 

NRAS Patient Champion 2006 

Contact  

Jane Gibson – Chair of the ICF Medical and Anti-Doping Committee  

jane.gibson@canoeicf.sport  

* All ICF elected officials are required to sign the ICF Board of Directors Code of Conduct to ensure highest ethical principles are kept.