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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.
www.kayak2010.com
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.
www.kayak2010.com
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Comments
Lara - Awesome!!!!!
23-Aug-2010
Te Au Rere Waka Ama Club - Fantastic George well done ....
Safe travel home.
23-Aug-2010
Mala - Go bro - training on the Ohau Chanel must be the secret eh? safe travels home.
23-Aug-2010
Gordon - Kia Ora Bro Well done from the Turanga Whanau in Gisborne you are an inspiration to us all
23-Aug-2010
Anon - Chur George the only kiwi to medal.
Nice brother
23-Aug-2010
Fluffy Slippers. Hoe Aroha - "O" 4 awesome George. Should of let me carry your bags.
23-Aug-2010
oparoozy - Nice one George
23-Aug-2010
Fay :-) - Too much!!! Aotearoa represent!!
23-Aug-2010
shoney - Mean Uncle !!! The Mantis xox.
23-Aug-2010
Rich & Ngi Pehi, Parihaka Sports Club - Thats fantastic George congratulations.
23-Aug-2010
Jay & Liz - Shot Uncle, you da best, way to represent Aotearoa, safe travels see you soon
23-Aug-2010
Tim - TUMEKE!! George a true warrior.
23-Aug-2010
Tim - TUMEKE GEORGE.
23-Aug-2010
Girlz from - Team Maui Kanu - "SHOT COACH"
YOU'RE SIMPLY DA BEST
24-Aug-2010
alex & von - you the man alright congratulations
25-Aug-2010
Marg - Congratulations Neighbour, too much alright.
25-Aug-2010
Anon - You are inspiring to us all!
25-Aug-2010
aki:D - ssshhhooottt uncle george lol...good on ya
25-Aug-2010
George - 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
25-Aug-2010
Rosina & Clayton Tai Tokerau - Tu Meke George, awesome alright!! U ROCK!!! Welcome home.
26-Aug-2010
OCC Boys - Mean George. Way to go. Pumpin!
26-Aug-2010