MARKLEEBERG, GERMANY (June 30, 2017) – On the International Canoe Federation (ICF) World Cup circuit, Haley Daniels (Calgary, AB) has earned her first semi-final berth of the season, and Cameron Smedley (Dunrobin, ON) has qualified for the semi-finals for the third time in three races this month.
Daniels, 26, paddled into the women’s C1 semi-final after placing 29th in the qualification heats with a time of 140.97 seconds. Spain’s Nuria Vilarrubla set the standard with a time of 109.53 seconds.
“I’m thrilled to make my first semi-final of the season,” said Daniels after the race. “It was a very difficult course but I made it through to the next stage. I’m super excited and proud to be racing on Canada’s 150th birthday weekend.”
The technically demanding race course on Leipzig’s Kanupark features 17 downstream gates and 6 upstream gates. A total of seven Canadian athletes took to the start line looking for a semi-final spot.
Smedley, 26, finished 23rd overall in the men’s C1 qualification round and will compete in the semifinal on Sunday morning. He recorded a fast second run with a time of 99.73 seconds with no penalties, just over two seconds behind leader, Franz Anton of Germany, who had a very strong run at 97.67 seconds. Fellow Canadian, Spencer Pomeroy (Ottawa, ON) finished 44th overall and did not qualify for the semi-finals.
“I was happy with how I raced today,” Smedley said. “My first run went well but a penalty kept me from qualifying on that run. Second run, I kept to a similar race plan and I put down a good run time. The semifinals course looks quite technical so I’m excited to race it on Sunday.”
None of the Canadian kayakers have advanced through to the semi-finals: Keenan Simpson of Ottawa (64th), Finley Capstick of Chilliwack, BC (66th), and Darius Ramrattan of Innisfail, Alberta (DNF 2nd run). The young trio now sets their sights on the Junior and Under 23 World Championships in mid-July.
Florence Maheu (Salaberry-de-Valleyfield, QC) missed the top 30 cut needed to advance, finishing 36th overall after producing a penalty free second run. Mallory Franklin of Great Britain led the women’s qualification round with a time of 101.38 seconds.
Sunday’s finals will be webcast on CBC’s digital platforms. CBC Sports is the Official Broadcast Partner of Canoe Kayak Canada.
CBC webcast times – watch online at cbcsports.ca or via the CBC Sports app.
- Saturday at 1:30 p.m. EST
- Sunday at 1:30 p.m. EST
Summary of Results
| Athlete | Event | Result |
| Cameron Smedley (Dunrobin, ON) | Men’s C1 Slalom | 23rd
Advance to semi-final |
| Spencer Pomeroy (Ottawa, ON) | Men’s C1 Slalom | 44th
Did not advance |
| Haley Daniels (Calgary, AB) | Women’s C1 Slalom | 29th
Advanced to semi-final |
| Keenan Simpson (Ottawa, ON) | Men’s K1 Slalom | 64th
Did not advance |
| Finley Capstick (Chilliwack, BC) | Men’s K1 Slalom | 66th
Did not advance |
| Darius Ramrattan (Innisfail, AB) | Men’s K1 Slalom | DNF
Did not advance |
| Florence Maheu (Salaberry-de-Valleyfield, QC) | Women’s K1 Slalom | 36th
Did not advance |
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For more information:
James Cartwright
High Performance Manager
613.715 0727
jcartwright@canoekayak.ca