PARA CANOE NEWS
![Tom Kierey](/sites/default/files/images/130902151509336_1175654_10151612745248848_390378480_n_0.jpg)
Tom Kierey seeks ‘perfect race’ in Rio
After three World Championship gold medals, the German canoeist is ready for a new experience at the Paralympics.
![China’s Yu Xiaowei competes in the men’s KL1 200m at the 2016 ICF Canoe World Championships in Duisburg, Germany.](/sites/default/files/images/160825090619622_2.jpg)
Yu Xiaowei seeks to better himself at Paralympic debut
The newly minted Para canoe world champion has greater expectations for himself at Rio 2016.
![Argentina's Para canoeist Lucas Diaz Aspiroz competing.](/sites/default/files/images/160811140327466_Lucas%2BDiaz.jpg)
Lucas Diaz Aspiroz aims to win Paralympic medal in Rio
The Argentinian Para canoeist says he will give his best at Rio 2016 and try to reach the Paralympic podium.
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Brazil reveals canoe team for Rio 2016
Brazil selected five canoeists to compete at September’s Paralympic Games.
![Woman paddles in kayak](/sites/default/files/images/160721110238080_Reynolds_Balint%2BVekassy.jpg)
Amanda Reynolds not deterred by surgery
The Australian canoeist had her appendix removed this year but said she is ‘back to full fitness’ for Rio 2016.
![Christina Gauthier and Erica Scarff have been nominated to represent Canada in canoe at September’s Paralympic Games](/sites/default/files/images/160628075934053_olympickayakteam.jpg)
Canada announce Rio 2016 canoe team
Christina Gauthier and Erica Scarff have been nominated to represent Canada in canoe at September’s Paralympic Games.
![A man paddles in a canoe.](/sites/default/files/images/140527114558965_10360413_10152135846028848_5698689838043348152_n.jpg)
Swoboda learning from silver medal disappointment
After Australia´s Curtis McGrath put an end to his winning streak, the Austrian canoeist is more motivated for Paralympic gold at Rio 2016.
![Man in canoe in triumphant pose](/sites/default/files/images/141205142729830_McGrath%2BCanoe_0.jpg)
Australia names Rio 2016 Para canoe team
Reigning men’s KL2 world champion Curtis McGrath will lead the six-person roster into September’s Games.
![Emma Wiggs of Great Britain](/sites/default/files/images/160614105013695_Emma%2BWiggs.jpg)
Great Britain names Para canoe team for Rio
Six canoeists have been selected to compete in September’s Games, where the sport will make its Paralympic debut.
![Great Britain's Shelby Watson in action at the 2016 IPC Athletics Grand Prix in Nottwil, Switzerland.](/sites/default/files/images/160529161616870_642418599_IPCGrandPrix0280.jpg)
Watson receives Allianz Athlete of the Month for May
The 18-year-old wheelchair racer broke four world records.
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Vote now for the Allianz Athlete of the Month – May 2016
The public has until 9 June to vote for their favourite from the five candidates.
![Fernando Fernandes](/sites/default/files/images/140326150025448_Fernando.jpg)
Para canoeists shape-up for finals at Worlds
Great Britain’s Ian Marsden, Brazil’s Fernando Fernandes and China’s Wang Daquin amongst those going for gold in Duisburg, Germany.
![Man in canoe on the water](/sites/default/files/images/160519145904224_Curtis%2BMcGrath.jpg)
McGrath snaps Swoboda’s Worlds winning streak
Australian Curtis McGrath was crowned the new men’s KL2 world champion after an exciting 2016 Para Canoe Worlds finals in Duisburg.
![a photo showing the top half of a lady in a canoe wearing a white top, life jacket and sunglasses](/sites/default/files/images/151216124542430_EdinaMuller%2BRalfKuckuck%2BDBS-Akademie.jpg)
Defending Para canoe champions advance to semifinals
The first day of the 2016 ICF Para Canoe World Championships got underway in Duisburg, Germany.
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‘Reputation’ at stake for Anne Dickins in Para canoe World Champs
The 2014 World champion and reigning European champion is among those to watch in Duisburg, Germany.
![Two women in jerseys smiling and raising her arms](/sites/default/files/images/160219155700675_Katie%2BKelly%2Btriathlon.jpg)
Monthly preview: May 2016
Check out all the events that will headline this month in para-sport.
![Fernando Fernandes](/sites/default/files/images/140326150025448_Fernando.jpg)
Sport Week: Five storylines in para-canoe
Here are possible storylines to follow ahead of the Rio 2016 Paralympic Games.
![Austria's Mendy Swoboda won his second world title in the para-canoe K1 men’s 200m TA event.](/sites/default/files/images/130830101624007_993393_10151610914253848_2008245346_n.jpg)
Sport Week: Para-canoeists to watch for at Rio 2016
Here are seven athletes vying for the sport’s first Paralympic gold medals.
![Man in canoe in triumphant pose](/sites/default/files/images/141205142729830_McGrath%2BCanoe_0.jpg)
Sport Week: King builds strong Australian para-canoe team
Andrea King has helped develop para-canoe in Australia.
![canoeist on water](/sites/default/files/images/170202124543711_Fernando-Fernandes.jpg)
Sport Week: History of para-canoe
Though a relatively new sport, para-canoe has grown rapidly over the last decade.