Evy Leibfarth wins silver in kayak slalom at world championships
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 23, 2026, 7:48 PM
Last updated Jul 23, 2026
Evy Leibfarth secured a silver medal at the World Canoe Slalom Championships in Oklahoma City on July 23, 2026. She became the first American woman in 23 years to medal in kayak slalom, finishing behind Australia’s Jessica Fox, a three-time Olympic gold medalist. Leibfarth, a bronze medalist at the 2024 Olympics, previously earned a World Championships bronze in kayak cross in 2021. The championships are ongoing, concluding on July 25.
- •Evy Leibfarth wins silver at the World Canoe Slalom Championships.
- •First American woman to medal in kayak slalom since 2003.
- •Competes at the 2028 Olympic venue in Oklahoma City.
- •Leibfarth is a bronze medalist from the 2024 Olympics.
- •Competition runs through July 25, 2026.
- 7:48 PMYahoo Sports — American Evy Leibfarth takes kayak slalom silver at worlds at 2028 Olympic venue
"The World Canoe Slalom Championships continue through Saturday live on Peacock.
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