Canoeing couple Jake and Georgina Cochrane pursue Olympic qualification
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 11, 2026, 9:01 AM
Last updated Jun 11, 2026
Canoe slalomists Jake and Georgina Cochrane aim for the 2028 Olympics after marrying in 2024. They both began their journey in the sport seven years ago, with their first date coinciding with a 2021 World Cup event in Prague. Jake previously missed out on Olympic qualification for Paris 2024, while Genie recently made her World Cup debut representing Ireland. The Olympic qualification window opens this summer, featuring events leading up to the Games in Los Angeles.
- •Jake and Genie Cochrane are both canoe slalomists.
- •They aim to qualify for the 2028 Olympics in Los Angeles.
- •They got married in 2024 after dating for several years.
- •Jake has previously missed Olympic qualification.
- •Genie recently debuted on the World Cup circuit for Ireland.
- 9:01 AMYahoo Sports — Canoeing couple chase Olympic dream together
- 9:01 AMBBC Sport — Canoeing couple chase Olympic dream together
"BBC Sport NI speaks to canoe slalomists Jake and Georgina Cochrane, who are chasing 2028 Olympic qualification after getting married in 2024.
"BBC Sport NI speaks to canoe slalomists Jake and Georgina Cochrane, who are chasing 2028 Olympic qualification after getting married in 2024.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 11, 2026, 9:01 AMCanoeing couple chase Olympic dream together
BBC Sport NI speaks to canoe slalomists Jake and Georgina Cochrane, who are chasing 2028 Olympic qualification after getting married in 2024.
- BBC SportJun 11, 2026, 9:01 AMCanoeing couple chase Olympic dream together
BBC Sport NI speaks to canoe slalomists Jake and Georgina Cochrane, who are chasing 2028 Olympic qualification after getting married in 2024.
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