(2017 ☆ ARCHIVED) Josef Fuksa Sr - Czech Republic
Josef Fuksa’s ability to inspire, nurture and create champions is second to none.
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(2017 ☆ ARCHIVED) Jessica Fox - Australia
The most decorated female athlete on the international circuit.
(2017 ☆ ARCHIVED) Jeanette Chippington - Great Britain
Jeanette Chippington is one of the most successful paracanoeists in the world since its inception into the World Championships in 2010.
(2017 ☆ ARCHIVED) ISA World SUP and Paddleboard Championships - Denmark
As the first championships to be hosted in a European country, the 2017 ISA World SUP and Paddleboard Championships in Denmark is being hailed as one of the best.
(2017 ☆ ARCHIVED) ICF Pau Canoe World Championships - France
For the first time in history, the best athletes from Canoe Slalom, Wildwater and Extreme Slalom competed in a combined World Championship event.
(2017 ☆ ARCHIVED) Ian Beasley - Australia
Ian Beasley's three books, which are read right around the world, give paddlers, coaches and officials a unique insight into the sport and as a result have become a go-to reference tool world-wide.
(2017 ☆ ARCHIVED) Hank McGregor - South Africa
Hank McGregor has officially reached legend status after winning double gold in the K1 and K2.
(2017 ☆ ARCHIVED) Gordon Walker - New Zealand
As the coach of sprint kayaking queen Lisa Carrington, Gordon Walker's coaching abilities are undisputed. However, his expertise extends way beyond Lisa's successes.
(2017 ☆ ARCHIVED) Flat Earth Kayak Sails - Australia
Flat Earth Kayak Sail’s incredible success with their simple, yet ingenious kayak sails, took a unique and longstanding aspect of Australian sea kayak culture and took it to the world.
(2017 ☆ ARCHIVED) Finn Larsen - Denmark
Finn Larsen's dedication to the development of athletes, no matter their age or ability, has seen Denmark become one of the best sprint canoeing countries in the world.