ICFslalom podcast

An early summer report card after the ICF World Cup 3 with the canoe slalom and kayak cross winners from Augsburg. Host John Gregory (gregiej) is joined by Ricarda Funk (GER), Jakub Krejci (CZE), Jess Fox (AUS), Raffy Ivaldi (ITA), Manuel Ochoa (ESP), Tereza Kneblova (CZE), and Joe Clarke (GBR). Our next episode will bring results and insights from the junior/U23 World Championships in Krakow, Pol...

The spectators and atmosphere helped the athletes seek flow on the fiddly Troja course in Prague, Czechia, for World Cup 2 of the international canoe slalom and kayak cross season. Host John Gregory (gregiej) is joined by each of our winners from World Cup 2 in Prague. Jakub Krejci (CZE), Jess Fox (AUS), Nico Gestin (FRA), Kačka Bekova (CZE), Giovanni de Gennaro (ITA), and Camille Prigent (FRA). O...

World Cup 1 on the unpredictable Tacen course in Ljubljana, Slovenia set us up for a fast start to the 2026 international canoe slalom and kayak cross season. Host John Gregory (gregiej) is joined by each of the winners from the International Canoe Federation World Cup 1 in Tacen. Xabi Ferrazzi (ITA), Eva Alina Hocevar (SLO), Tereza Kneblova (CZE), Ziga Lin Hocevar (SLO), Camille Prigent (FRA), Sa...

Host John Gregory talks to Slovenian siblings Eva Alina Hocevar and Ziga Lin Hocevar ahead of the start of the 2026 canoe slalom and kayak cross season. The ICF World Cup races start in Tacen (Ljubljana, Slovenia) at the end of May. Here is our punter's guide to form and a recap of races in Oceania, the USA, and Europe.  Our next episodes will bring results of World Cup race 1. 

A deep dive into Sarah Brennand's valuable new book "Balancing Act: Mastering Work, Wealth and Wellbeing" with the author and one of the featured experts, Adam Burgess.  Host John Gregory chats with British executive coach, athlete, and author Sarah Brennand, and Olympic canoe slalom silver medallist Adam Burgess (GBR).  Learn more about Sarah Brennand's work here Learn more about Adam Burgess's b...

Five inspirational individuals were inducted into the International Whitewater Hall of Fame class of 2025. Hear the stories from those who attended the ceremony at the Canadian Canoe Museum and the next day at the Minden Whitewater Preserve honouring Roger Parsons. Host John Gregory chats with Risa Shimoda (USA), Dana Chladek (USA), Danielle Woodward (AUS), Larry Parsons (CAN), Clavey Wendt (USA),...

An outtake with Claudia Kerckhoff van Wijk sharing a story about Canadian Pioneer Roger Parsons as he is inducted into the International Whitewater Hall of Fame (IWHoF).  Listen to the previous espiode for the full preview of the IWHoF event at the stunning Canadian Canoe Museum.  Buy tickets here  https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/international-whitewater-hall-of-fame-induction-ceremony-tickets-1981594...

The International Whitewater Hall of Fame (IWHoF) comes to the Canadian Canoe Museum (CCM) on May 2 for the latest induction ceremony. The CCM is a stunning big house where canoes are resting. Recognized by National Geographic and The New York Times .  Host John Gregory chats with special guests Canadian athlete and event chair Claudia Kerckhoff van Wijk, Canadian Canoe Museum Executive Director C...

Nine incredible athletes have won ICF Canoe Slalom World Championships in more than one class. Host John Gregory interviews Jana Dukatova (SVK), Fabien Lefevre (FRA/USA), David Florence (GBR), Franz Anton (GER), Vavra Hradilek (CZE), Joe Clarke MBE (GBR), Klaudia Zwolinska (POL), and Jess Fox (AUS). Plus a special guest reflections from legendary US coach Bill Endicott.  Our next episode comes fro...

We brought you a short daily episode from the ICF 2025 Canoe Slalom and Kayak Cross World Championships. Today, we recap the whole week of competition in Penrith, Australia. Host John Gregory is joined by the founder of RIVERSPORT, Mike Knopp.  Super grateful to all the guests who have supported me this week: Danielle Woodward, Robin Bell, Sam Leaver, Luuka Jones, Mallory Franklin, Joe Jacobi, Nat...

We bring you a short daily episode from the ICF 2025 Canoe Slalom and Kayak Cross World Championships, with a recap on the last day's racing in Penrith, Australia.  Today, we will recap the canoe semifinals and finals, and preview the kayak semifinals. Host John Gregory is joined by two-time Olympian Natalia Pacierpnik (POL).  In tomorrow's episode, we will recap the kayak cross head-to-head and w...

We bring you a short daily episode on what to expect the next day at the ICF 2025 Canoe Slalom and Kayak Cross World Championships, and a recap on the last day's racing in Penrith, Australia.  Today, we will recap the canoe semifinals and finals, and preview the kayak semifinals. Host John Gregory is joined by three-time Olympian Danielel Woodward (AUS).  In tomorrow's episode, released at 6 am AE...

We bring you a short daily episode on what to expect the next day at the ICF 2025 Canoe Slalom and Kayak Cross World Championships, and a recap on the last day's racing in Penrith, Australia.  Today, we will recap the kayak heats and teams, and preview the canoe semifinals. Host John Gregory is joined by Olympians Mallory Franklin (GBR) and Joe Jacobi (USA).  In tomorrow's episode, released at 6 a...

We bring you a short daily episode on what to expect the next day at the ICF 2025 Canoe Slalom and Kayak Cross World Championships, and a recap on the last day's racing in Penrith, Australia.  Today, we will recap the canoe heats and teams, and preview the kayak heats. Host John Gregory is joined by five-time Olympian Luuka Jones (NZL).  In tomorrow's episode, released at 6 am AEST, we will recap...

We will be bringing you a short daily episode as we guide you on what to expect the next day at the ICF 2025 Canoe Slalom and Kayak Cross World Championships, and a recap on the last day's racing in Penrith, Australia.  Today, we will recap the kayak cross individual results and preview the canoe heats. Host John Gregory is joined by C1 2005 World Champion Robin Bell (AUS).  In tomorrow's episode,...

We will be bringing you a short daily episode as we guide you on what to expect the next day at the ICF 2025 Canoe Slalom and Kayak Cross World Championships, and a recap on the last day's racing in Penrith, Australia.  Today, we will preview what to expect in the kayak cross. Host John Gregory is joined by 2025 World Cup series champion in kayak cross individual, Sam Leaver (GBR).  Yesterday's Wo...

We will be bringing you a short daily episode as we guide you on what to expect the next day at the ICF 2025 Canoe Slalom and Kayak Cross World Championships, and a recap on the last day's racing in Penrith, Australia.  Today, we will preview what to expect. Host John Gregory is joined by two legendary figures of Australian canoe slalom, Olympic silver medallist Danielle Woodward and C1M World Cha...

The ICF World Cup final in Augsburg, Germany, proved an exciting climax to the 2025 series in canoe slalom and kayak cross. Host John Gregory (gregiej) chats with Augsburg winners Kimberley Woods (GBR), Anatole Delassus (FRA), and Sam Leaver (GBR), plus K1M World Cup Champion, Titouan Castryck (FRA).  Our next series of daily episodes from the ICF World Championships will bring results and what to...

The ICF World Cup race 4 in Tacen provided plenty of surprises across canoe slalom and kayak cross.  Host John Gregory (gregiej) chats with the two kayak cross head-to-head winners from Tacen, Andrea Herzog (GER) and Mathurin Madoré. Our next episode will feature results and insights from the ICF World Cup final in Augsburg. 

The European Canoe Association Junior and U23 European Champions in Solkan, Slovenia, brought top paddlers competing across canoe slalom and kayak cross events. Host Joh Gregory (gregiej) chats with U23 European Champions Eva Alina Hocevar (SLO) and Elouan Debliquy (FRA), and Junior European Champions Karolina Abrahamova (SVK) and Anna Simona (ESP). Our next episode will feature results and insigh...

The ICF Junior and U23 World Champions in Foix, France, include six Olympians competing across canoe slalom and kayak cross events. Host Joh Gregory (gregiej) chats with U23 World Champions Titouan Castryck (FRA), Eva Alina Hocevar (SLO), Sam Leaver (GBR), Nick Collier (NZL) and Junior World Champion Ziga Lin Hocevar.  Our next episode will feature results and insights from the European Canoe Asso...

The ICF World Cup 3 in Prague was as theatrical as ever and awarded 36 medals across canoe slalom and kayak cross events. Host Joh Gregory (gregiej) chats with Olympic Champion Finn Butcher (NZL), Olympic silver medallist Adam Burgess (GBR), and Tereza Kneblova (CZE), plus commentator and former World No. 1 Ros Lawrence (AUS). Our next episode will feature results and insights from the ICF Junior...

Spain's winter training in kayak cross is paying off with medals and growing momentum in Seu and Pau. Host John Gregory (gregiej) chats with double European Champion Ryan Westley (GBR), European Champion Miren Lazkano (ESP), and Olympic bronze medallist Pau Echaniz (ESP). Our next episode will feature results and insights from ICF World Cup race 3 in Prague, Czechia, followed by ICF Junior/U23 Wor...

The 2025 Canoe Slalom and Kayak Cross World Cup series kicked off in La Seu d'Urgell with a splash in a new race format.  Host John Gregory (gregiej) chats with race winners Sona Stanovska (SVK), Titouan Castryck (FRA), Jess Fox (AUS), Luka Bozic (SLO), Angele Hug (FRA), and Manuel Ochoa (ESP).  Our next episode will feature results and insights from the ICF World Cup 2 in Pau, France. 

Host John Gregory chats with double World Champion Jana Dukatova about performance mastery in canoe slalom. Jana represented Slovakia at two Olympic Games. Red Bull athlete and now owner of  JD Flow Academy .  Our next episodes will bring results and insights from the first World Cup races during June 2025. Look out for the separate episode exploring multiple class winners.