Whitewater Slalom World Championships
Penrith Whitewater Stadium, Australia
September 30 - October 3, 2005
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Updates courtesy USA Coach Cathy Hearn
Congratulations Whitewater Slalom World Champions!
Robin
Bell, C1 
Elena Kaliska, K1W
Christian Bahmann & Michael Senft,
C2 
Fabian Dörfler, K1
Team Racing 10/3: K1, C2, K1W, C1
Qualifier Results all classes 9/30
K1 Men World Ranking 2005 World Cup Series 2005
K1 Women World Ranking 2005 World Cup Series 2005
October 1 ~ "Kimberley (my sister, in case there are those people out there unaware of the fact!) raced well to a superb 6th place in the women's event at the World Champs today. Her flat-mate Laura Blakeman also made the final and finished 8th. Great to see. Well done Kimberley :-)" - Campbell Walsh, 2004 Olympic Silver Medallist
September 29 ~ "The course is Hard. A tricky stagger off the start to gate 4, then it opens up for a very fast section leading into a double up on the Main Wave section, (a massive powerful steep green wave). Then into a tricky 5 gate stagger with a few options. The course opens out to another fast section round the final bend into the last few gates with 2 tricky Ups. In my view the course uses the features of the river very well. It is Technically hard with the possibility of some very fast maneuvers, if you are confident enough to attempt them!" - Stuart McIntosh, Great Britain C1 Olympian
US Team photos by Jennifer & Davey Hearn
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USA World Championship Team
K1
Scott Parsons - Bethesda, MD
Brett Heyl - Bethesda, MD
Scott Mann - Bryson City, NC
C1
Austin Crane - Marietta, GA
Jeff Larimer - Marietta, GA
Benn Fraker - Peachtree City, GA
K1W
Jamie Tidmore - Bryson City, NC
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Our friends to the North; Team Canada 2005 Worlds Team:
K1W
Jen Gratto
Saskia Van Mourik
Sarah Boudens
C1
Jamie Cartwright
Craig Allen
Schedule 52 Countries to compete... link to START LISTS... link to Athlete Bios
Thursday's C1 & K1W Qualifier race delayed to 7:30 am Friday due to High Winds
Friday, September 30:
Qualifier ~ top 40 C1 & K1W make Semi; see ICF Rules 41.3.2
7:30 am 1st runs: 54 C1, 49 K1W
Qualifier ~ top 40 K1 & top 15 C2 make Semi
12:15 pm 1st runs: 76 K1, 21 C2
Saturday, October 1: Semi/Final
2:00 pm Final: C1, K1W ~ top 10 boats make the Final
Sunday, October 2: Semi/Final
2:00 pm Final: C2, K1 ~ top 10 boats make the Final
Monday, October 3: Team Racing ~ three boats weaving down the race course together
10:00 am 1st runs: K1, C2, K1W, C1
1:30 pm 2nd runs: K1, C2, K1W, C1
In the News The Worlds will be on Live TV "Down Under"... Watch on the Web
Worlds Course Design Team: Jean-Michel Prono (FRA), Jaroslav Pollert (CZE) , and Eric Giddens (USA)
Paddlers get Olympic-level experience at World Championships Citizen-Times.com Oct. 6, 2005
The latest news from the USOC Sports Network October 5, 2005
Women break new ground Telegraph October 4, 2005
Robin Bell wins slalom World Championships Double You Ess October 4, 2005
Mind power lifts canoeist The Advertiser October 3, 2005
U.S. teams take 8th and 9th at slalom Worlds
USOC
October 3, 2005
Collated Worlds Team Racing Results CanoeSlalom.com.au Oct. 3, 2005
Team Racing Quotes of the day CanoeSlalom.com.au Oct. 3, 2005
France wins Men's C1 team event CanoeSlalom.com.au Oct. 3, 2005
French paddlers dominate on a day of wind and mishaps CanoeSlalom.com.au Oct. 3, 2005
C1 Team Quotes CanoeSlalom.com.au Oct. 3, 2005
K1W Team Quotes CanoeSlalom.com.au Oct. 3, 2005
C2 Team Quotes CanoeSlalom.com.au Oct. 3, 2005
K1 Team Quotes CanoeSlalom.com.au Oct. 3, 2005
Germans take both golds at world slalom canoeing championships Canoe Slam Oct. 2, 2005
Germany cleans up in C2 Courier-Mail Oct. 2, 2005
Collated Results - Men's K1 & Men's C2 CanoeSlalom.com.au Oct. 2, 2005
Quotes of the Day from C2 and K1 finals CanoeSlalom.com.au Oct. 2, 2005
Germans conquer the C2 and K1 CanoeSlalom.com.au Oct. 2, 2005
Heyl Is Top US Finisher Sunday At Slalom World
Championships USACK
Oct. 2, 2005
Men's K1 Semi-Final - top names knocked out
CanoeSlalom.com.au
Oct. 2, 2005
Men's K1 Semi-Final - Collated Flash Quotes CanoeSlalom.com.au Oct. 2, 2005
Men's C2 Semi-Final - Collated Flash Quotes CanoeSlalom.com.au Oct. 2, 2005
German duo have big lead, Olympic Champions miss final CanoeSlalom.com.au Oct. 2, 2005
Champions out to defend their titles CanoeSlalom.com.au Oct. 2, 2005
Day 2: C1 & K1W Awards - Gold for Australia and Slovakia CanoeSlalom.com.au Oct. 2, 2005
Collated Results - Men's C1 & Women's K1 CanoeSlalom.com.au Oct. 1, 2005
Saturday's C1 & K1W Worlds Photos CanoeSlalom.com.au Oct. 1, 2005
Crane and Tidmore Top US Finishers World Championships USACK Oct. 1, 2005
Quotes of the day C1 and K1W CanoeSlalom.com.au Oct. 1, 2005
Women's K1 Final - Europeans dominate CanoeSlalom.com.au Oct. 1, 2005
Kaliska top in semi-final of Women's K1 CanoeSlalom.com.au Oct. 1, 2005
Australian Robin Bell wins C1 canoe slalom world championships National Post Oct. 2, 2005
Robin Bell claims canoe world title Sportal.com.au Oct. 1, 2005
Robin Bell paddles to gold The Advertiser Oct. 1, 2005
First World Championship Gold for Australia CanoeSlalom.com.au Oct. 1, 2005
Aussie Robin Bell paddles clean to gold CanoeSlalom.com.au Oct. 1, 2005
Collated Quotes from Men's C1 Final CanoeSlalom.com.au Oct. 1, 2005
Two Australians qualify for Men's C1 Final CanoeSlalom.com.au Oct. 1, 2005
Surprise results shake up Men's C1 semi-final CanoeSlalom.com.au Oct. 1, 2005
Flash Quotes Men's C1 Semi-Finals - Stuart Mcintosh (GBR) CanoeSlalom.com.au Oct. 1, 2005
International Sydney resident surprises himself CanoeSlalom.com.au Oct. 1, 2005
Kiwi paddler wins top sports award CanoeSlalom.com.au Oct. 1, 2005
Strategy a prominent feature as semi-finals get under way CanoeSlalom.com.au Oct. 1, 2005
Worlds Semi/Final Course Map CanoeSlalom.com.au Sept. 30, 2005
Six U.S. boats qualify for semi-finals at Worlds USOC Sept. 30, 2005
David Ford fourth in K1 qualifying at canoe slalom world event National Post Sept. 30, 2005
Collated Qualifier Results - Day 1 Competition CanoeSlalom.com.au Sept. 30, 2005
Friday's Qualifier Photos CanoeSlalom.com.au Sept. 30, 2005
Australians perform well at World Championships CanoeSlalom.com.au Sept. 30, 2005
Champion pairs ease their way through CanoeSlalom.com.au Sept. 30, 2005
Men's C2 - German pair set the pace early in the first run CanoeSlalom.com.au Sept. 30, 2005
Strong second run secures Walsh top qualification spot in Men's K1 CanoeSlalom.com.au Sept. 30, 2005
Men's K1 Qualifier - Doerfler leads K1 after first run CanoeSlalom.com.au Sept. 30, 2005
Czech women cash in on good conditions CanoeSlalom.com.au Sept. 30, 2005
Women's K1 Qualifier - To win is to be clean CanoeSlalom.com.au Sept. 30, 2005
McIntosh on top as Estanguet falters in Men's C1 CanoeSlalom.com.au Sept. 30, 2005
Men's C1 Qualifier - Germans prove strong in first round CanoeSlalom.com.au Sept. 30, 2005
Worlds Qualifier Course Map CanoeSlalom.com.au Sept. 29, 2005
Previews of Men's K1 and Men's C2 CanoeSlalom.com.au Sept. 29, 2005
World's best prepare to run gauntlet The Australian September 29, 2005
Thursday's Qualifying heats postponed due to high winds USACK Sept. 29, 2005
Deceptive course awaits first day of competition CanoeSlalom.com.au Sept. 28, 2005
Kimberley Walsh follows brotherly advice in medal pursuit The Times September 28, 2005
Tony Estanguet big obstacle
Slam Sports September
28, 2005
Historic South Africa team ready for world champs
Superxtra.co.za September
28, 2005
New Zealand canoeists prepared for white knuckle ride Stuff.co.nz September 28, 2005
Demonstration runs give a last chance preview of the course CanoeSlalom.com.au Sept. 28, 2005
New Zealand canoeists prepared for white knuckle ride Stuff.co.nz September 28, 2005
New Zealanders keep it in the family CanoeSlalom.com.au Sept. 28, 2005
Home town advantage for Australian Team CanoeSlalom.com.au Sept. 28, 2005
Volunteers display dedication CanoeSlalom.com.au Sept. 28, 2005
Kenya’s Kayaking Future is in Penrith CanoeSlalom.com.au Sept. 28, 2005
Lebanese kayaker out to promote his sport CanoeSlalom.com.au Sept. 28, 2005
The World on Water - Opening Ceremony Photos CanoeSlalom.com.au Sept. 27, 2005
What's happening Down Under? Updates from Cathy Hearn September 27, 2005
Whitewater Slalom ICF World Championships Begin Thursday USACK Sept.27, 2005
World championship sponsors celebrate with Aussie Team CanoeSlalom.com.au Sept.26, 2005
Worlds Schedule Update CanoeSlalom.com.au September 25, 2005
Worlds Watch (4) with Melissa Grah-Mcintosh CanoeSlalom.com.au Sept.21, 2005
Dutch Water Dreams: Olympic White Water in the Netherlands September 19, 2005
Interesting link to current and former Penrith racer bios CanoeSlalom.com.au Sept.16, 2005
Interview with Whitewater Warrior David Ford Canadian Canoe Association Sept.16, 2005
Worlds Watch (3) with Melissa Grah-Mcintosh CanoeSlalom.com.au Sept.16, 2005
Profiling the Australian Team - K1 Women CanoeSlalom.com.au September 15, 2005
Australian Alchemy: Team Canada Goes for Gold Canadian Canoe Sept.14, 2005
Worlds Mascot: The Life of Riley CanoeSlalom.com.au September 14, 2005
Profiling the Australian Team - C1 Men CanoeSlalom.com.au September 2, 2005
Worlds Schedule & Logistics Bulletin #2 CanoeSlalom.com.au August 2005
Worlds Watch with Melissa Grah-Mcintosh CanoeSlalom.com.au August 17, 2005
Penrith Whitewater Stadium the 2000 Olympic Whitewater Course
2005 World Ranking after La Seu d'Urgell World Cup #3
World Ranking after ICF Continental Championships
