Kanu Club Fulda inspires with top positions at championship!

Kanu Club Fulda inspires with top positions at championship!

Roudnice nad Labem, Tschechien - The Kanu Club Fulda recently caused a sensation at the Central German Championship in the Canoe Slalom in Roudnice Nad Labem, Czech Republic. Last weekend the competitions took place on a channel that is fed directly from the Elbe and not only offers sporting challenges, but also a picturesque view of the old town of Roudnice. A total of almost 300 participants from 27 clubs took part in this championship, which extends over three runs. The first run took place in Gera, during the third in Haynsburg.

The athletes of the Canoe Club Fulda competed with three athletes and were able to achieve considerable results. On the first day of the competition, Eike Hosenfeld emerged in the U14 category as a radiant winner and took 9th place. His brother Marlon, who started in the U18 class, landed in a solid 7th place, while Felix Denner (U16) unfortunately only reached the 19th place. It should be emphasized that Eike Hosenfeld won gold with the Hessen racing community in the student category. His teammates Marlon and Felix were also successful, and they achieved 10th place in the youth/juniors category with the team.

Weather Caprioles on the second day of the competition

The second day of competition started with unexpected weather conditions. While the weather was better from noon, strong gusts of wind and later heavy rain showers provided additional challenges. Eike Hosenfeld was able to draw attention again and scored 14th place in the U14, Marlon Hosenfeld made it to the 10th place, and Felix Denner took the 23rd place. However, Eike rounded off the competition with a remarkable 3rd place in the final sprint.

The Central German championship is a significant competition for many athletes in canoe sports. Events similar to the [German Slalom of Kanu-Slalom] championships (https://kanuppark-markkleeberg.com/deutsche championships-im-kanu-slalom/), also attract numerous athletes. These championships even served as a last test for the World Championships in Rio de Janeiro in 2018, and this year they are also an important step towards larger competitions for many. In Hohenlimburg, for example, national titles will be fought again in October 2024 when around 350 canoeists from about 45 clubs compete on the competition route with a gradient of approx. Three meters.

Frequently, the services of the athletes of the Kanu Club Fulda show that they have a good hand both in training and in competition. Your successes in Roudnice Nad Labem are not only a reason for joy for the club, but also a sign of the promising future of canoe sports in our region.