Credit Teva Photos L to R Johann Roozenburg, Mike Dawson, Sam SuttonThe Kiwi contingency of Mike Dawson, Sam Sutton and Johann Roozenburg flew into Munich from recent successes at Vail, Colorado. Leading on from their fine USA performances Dawson wrapped up day one of the racing taking out both events, Ivrea northern Italy.
This morning an outstanding field of international competitors (Olympians, World Champions) lined up on the Chiusella River for the first race of the Teva Extreme Outdoor Games. Despite adverse weather conditions the race was spectacular as the athletes battled it out on this difficult and treacherous stretch of the river demonstrating high technical skills.
Mike Dawson (NZL) won the long race with a time of 6:16:20, with Isaac Levinson (USA) 0:05:10s behind and in third place Eric Deguille (FRA) with 6:23:50. Sam Sutton(NZL) finished a credible 4th position just off the podium with Johann Roozenburg (NZL) 18th in this field of 65 world class international paddlers
The high tensions and competitiveness continued throughout the afternoon with the "King of the Falls, a spectacular race from the top of Chiusella River which saw the top athletes combat it out for the title of" King of the Falls ". Only the top 20 placed athletes from the morning long run were eligible to race the "King of the Falls" An adrenaline test, this race has everyone on the edge competitors and spectators alike with the spectacular waterfalls, gnarly water demanding high levels of technical skills, fitness and endurance sending the crowd wild with excitement
Mike Dawson (NZL) also triumphed in the afternoon and according to 2009 winner and top international slalom paddler Kral Dejan (SLO) 2nd commented ‘Dawson is the King!' in third was well known international Honza Lasko (CZE) and NZL'er Sam Sutton was piped into 4th position
Mike Dawson, spearheading the New Zealand team, is the big winner today. Winner of both this morning's Long Race and winner of the King of the Falls in the afternoon.
In an interview a few months ago, Mike told the organisers that he hoped this year to get a good result..
Working towards the Freeride World Championship title and Team Extreme Kayak World Championship title Dawson faces his opponents with strength and high expectations to reach his goal. With two wins out of four events for the former he is in good standing for the title, the Team Extreme kayak World Championship involves two races slalom and downriver over some treacherous water and will be held over the weekend. Keep an eye out for the next results.
Check out full results http://www.tevaextremeoutdoorgames.it/
This morning an outstanding field of international competitors (Olympians, World Champions) lined up on the Chiusella River for the first race of the Teva Extreme Outdoor Games. Despite adverse weather conditions the race was spectacular as the athletes battled it out on this difficult and treacherous stretch of the river demonstrating high technical skills.
Mike Dawson (NZL) won the long race with a time of 6:16:20, with Isaac Levinson (USA) 0:05:10s behind and in third place Eric Deguille (FRA) with 6:23:50. Sam Sutton(NZL) finished a credible 4th position just off the podium with Johann Roozenburg (NZL) 18th in this field of 65 world class international paddlers
The high tensions and competitiveness continued throughout the afternoon with the "King of the Falls, a spectacular race from the top of Chiusella River which saw the top athletes combat it out for the title of" King of the Falls ". Only the top 20 placed athletes from the morning long run were eligible to race the "King of the Falls" An adrenaline test, this race has everyone on the edge competitors and spectators alike with the spectacular waterfalls, gnarly water demanding high levels of technical skills, fitness and endurance sending the crowd wild with excitement
Mike Dawson (NZL) also triumphed in the afternoon and according to 2009 winner and top international slalom paddler Kral Dejan (SLO) 2nd commented ‘Dawson is the King!' in third was well known international Honza Lasko (CZE) and NZL'er Sam Sutton was piped into 4th position
Mike Dawson, spearheading the New Zealand team, is the big winner today. Winner of both this morning's Long Race and winner of the King of the Falls in the afternoon.
In an interview a few months ago, Mike told the organisers that he hoped this year to get a good result..
Working towards the Freeride World Championship title and Team Extreme Kayak World Championship title Dawson faces his opponents with strength and high expectations to reach his goal. With two wins out of four events for the former he is in good standing for the title, the Team Extreme kayak World Championship involves two races slalom and downriver over some treacherous water and will be held over the weekend. Keep an eye out for the next results.
Check out full results http://www.tevaextremeoutdoorgames.it/
