Evy Leibfarth secures silver in kayak at world championships
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 24, 2026, 12:11 AM
Last updated Jul 24, 2026
Evy Leibfarth captured a silver medal in the women's kayak final at the ICF Canoe Slalom World Championships held in Oklahoma City on July 24, 2026. This achievement marks the first time an American woman has medaled in kayak slalom at a world championship since 2003. Leibfarth faced tough competition, with Australia's Jessica Fox taking gold and Great Britain's Kimberley Woods claiming bronze. Despite a mistake in her run, Leibfarth expressed pride in her performance and teamwork. Looking ahead, she is expected to compete at the 2028 Olympics, which will take place in the same venue.
- •Leibfarth wins silver in kayak slalom at world championships.
- •First American woman to medal in this event since 2003.
- •Jessica Fox of Australia wins the gold, Kimberley Woods earns bronze.
- •Leibfarth's previous major success includes a bronze at the 2024 Paris Games.
- •She aims to represent Team USA in the 2028 Olympics in Oklahoma City.
- 12:15 AMYahoo Sports — Evy Leibfarth joins rare American club at ICF Canoe Slalom World Championships
- 12:11 AMYahoo Sports — Evy Leibfarth takes silver in kayak at ICF Canoe Slalom World Championships
"Evy Leibfarth climbed out of her boat into a throng of family, coaches and teammates — all of whom took turns embracing the home-country star.
"Evy Leibfarth climbed out of her boat into a throng of family, coaches and teammates — all of whom took turns embracing the home-country star.
Sources
External links- Yahoo SportsJul 24, 2026, 12:15 AMEvy Leibfarth joins rare American club at ICF Canoe Slalom World Championships
Evy Leibfarth climbed out of her boat into a throng of family, coaches and teammates — all of whom took turns embracing the home-country star.
- Yahoo SportsJul 24, 2026, 12:11 AMEvy Leibfarth takes silver in kayak at ICF Canoe Slalom World Championships
Evy Leibfarth climbed out of her boat into a throng of family, coaches and teammates — all of whom took turns embracing the home-country star.
Original reporting and copyright belong to the linked sources. SportsNewsReport.com aggregates and links — it does not republish full articles.
Related Stories
Last 14 days
Olympics•Sep 21, 2026, 5:06 PMMarileidy Paulino sets new ATHLOS record and claims the crown
Olympics•Sep 21, 2026, 12:16 PMChinese 13-year-old Yu Zidi starts quickly in the pool at the Asian Games
Olympics•Sep 21, 2026, 10:00 AMAllyson Felix Is 42 and Chasing the Olympics Again — and Credits Motherhood for Motivation
Olympics•Sep 21, 2026, 9:48 AMKiel included in Munich's Olympic bid as location for sailing events- Olympics•Sep 21, 2026, 2:24 AMMike Burton, 3-time Olympic swimming champion, dies at 79 after battle with Alzheimer's
Olympics•Sep 20, 2026, 3:45 PMJon Jones’ reaction says it all after Gable Steveson’s 12-second KO loss