Poznan - George Thomas Wins Bronze

George Thomas para canoe athlete wins bronze at sprint world champs

Experienced international Va'a paddler, George Thomas has secured a bronze medal in the 200m V1 para canoe event at his first ICF Canoe Sprint World Championships.

Trying conditions on the first day saw his heat rescheduled to day two where George won his first race convincingly (17 seconds ahead of the second place getter). Some controversy over the suitability of the event supplied racing V1s was disappointing with the gold and silver medal winners from Tahiti and Germany respectively, racing in superior boats to George.

The Women's K2 pair Lisa Carrington and Teanelle Hatton were the other in form boat for New Zealand yesterday racing well in their heat and semi final to become the first New Zealand women's boat to ever qualify for an A final at a World Championships.

Full competition results can be found on the event website with further updates available on the International Canoe Federation website.
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Reader Comments

1. Mean George. Way to go. Pumpin!
   OCC Boys - 26-Aug-2010
2. Tu Meke George, awesome alright!! U ROCK!!! Welcome home.
   Rosina & Clayton Tai Tokerau - 26-Aug-2010
3. Thanks to all you lovely people for your wonderful support it was nice to know there was so much support behind me even when i was so far away from home. G
   George - 25-Aug-2010
4. ssshhhooottt uncle george lol...good on ya
   aki:D - 25-Aug-2010
5. You are inspiring to us all!
   Anon Paddler - 25-Aug-2010
6. Congratulations Neighbour, too much alright.
   Marg - 25-Aug-2010
7. you the man alright congratulations
   alex & von - 25-Aug-2010
8. "SHOT COACH"
   
   
   YOU'RE SIMPLY DA BEST
   Girlz from - Team Maui Kanu - 24-Aug-2010
9. TUMEKE GEORGE.
   Tim - 23-Aug-2010
10. TUMEKE!! George a true warrior.
    Tim - 23-Aug-2010
11. Shot Uncle, you da best, way to represent Aotearoa, safe travels see you soon
    Jay & Liz - 23-Aug-2010
12. Thats fantastic George congratulations.
    Rich & Ngi Pehi, Parihaka Sports Club - 23-Aug-2010
13. Mean Uncle !!! The Mantis xox.
    shoney - 23-Aug-2010
14. Too much!!! Aotearoa represent!!
    Fay :-) - 23-Aug-2010
15. Nice one George
    oparoozy - 23-Aug-2010
16. "O" 4 awesome George. Should of let me carry your bags.
    Fluffy Slippers. Hoe Aroha - 23-Aug-2010
17. Chur George the only kiwi to medal.
    Nice brother
    Anon Paddler - 23-Aug-2010
18. Kia Ora Bro Well done from the Turanga Whanau in Gisborne you are an inspiration to us all
    Gordon - 23-Aug-2010
19. Go bro - training on the Ohau Chanel must be the secret eh? safe travels home.
    Mala - 23-Aug-2010
20. Fantastic George well done ....
    
    Safe travel home.
    Te Au Rere Waka Ama Club - 23-Aug-2010
21. Awesome!!!!!
    Lara - 23-Aug-2010