Fox’s stunning success in the canoe slalom relies on a combination of supreme athleticism and an intricate understanding of fluid dynamics.
After her stunning success in the women’s kayak single class on Sunday, Australia’s Jess Fox will be aiming for her second gold medal in Paris when the canoe slalom event gets under way at the Vaires-sur-Marne nautical stadium on Tuesday.– with 10 world titles and two Olympic golds – there are no guarantees in an event as chaotic as the canoe slalom. Fox’s win on Sunday will have shown you why.
So, the race itself presents a unique tactical challenge, yet the competitors must memorise the course layout and set their race plan after only a visual inspection. And the paddles used by the athletes add to the complexity. Their wing-like shape generates lift forces akin to those of an aircraft wing, propelling the boat forward through a sophisticated sweeping motion rather than simple backward strokes. So, both propelling the boat and righting it as it tips requires an angled sweep of the blade that is far from simple.Navigating the course also demands a nuanced understanding of hydrodynamics.
Precision is paramount. Athletes aim to pass within millimetres of the gates, but even the slightest touch incurs a two-second penalty.
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