Athletes endure extreme heat at ICF Canoe Slalom World Championships

At the 2026 ICF Canoe Slalom World Championships in Oklahoma City, athletes faced extreme heat during the final day of kayak cross competition. Key competitors, including gold medalists Joseph Clarke and Jessica Fox, were eliminated before reaching the final heat. Many athletes utilized strategies to cope with temperatures exceeding 100 degrees Fahrenheit, including wearing ice vests and using electrolyte drinks for recovery. Vit Prindis secured the men's kayak cross title while Alena Marx won gold in the women's category. With the championships concluded, athletes have two years to prepare for a return in 2028.

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