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Charlotte Henshaw wins 12th world title after recent hospitalization

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 29, 2026, 5:59 PM

Last updated Aug 29, 2026

Charlotte Henshaw wins 12th world title after recent hospitalization
Summary

Charlotte Henshaw secured her 12th Para-canoe World Championship title in Poznan, Poland, less than two weeks after being hospitalized for cellulitis. Competing in the KL2 200m final, she finished over three seconds ahead of her competitors. Henshaw, a double leg amputee and three-time Paralympic champion, had been unable to train leading up to the championships due to her condition. The victory holds significant personal meaning for her, as she faced uncertainty about her participation just days prior. Her teammate Hope Gordon also claimed gold in the KL3 200m event, while Stuart Wood won bronze in the men's VL3 category.

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  • •Henshaw won the KL2 200m final in Poznan, Poland.
  • •She finished over three seconds ahead of the competition.
  • •Henshaw was hospitalized for cellulitis just 11 days prior.
  • •Hope Gordon won gold in the KL3 200m event.
  • •Stuart Wood earned bronze in the men's VL3 event.
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  • 5:59 PMYahoo Sports — Henshaw wins world gold 11 days after being in hospital
  • 5:59 PMBBC Sport — Henshaw wins world gold 11 days after being in hospital
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Britain's Charlotte Henshaw has won her 12th Para-canoe World Championship title - less than two weeks after being in hospital with cellulitis.

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Britain's Charlotte Henshaw has won her 12th Para-canoe World Championship title - less than two weeks after being in hospital with cellulitis.

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