France Shines with Six Medals at 2025 Junior and U23 Canoe-Kayak World Championships

The 2025 Junior and U23 Canoe-Kayak World Championships in Foix showcased impressive performances, particularly highlighting the dominance of the Czech Republic and the notable achievements of the French team. The Czech Republic led the medal tally with eight medals, four of which were gold, solidifying their position at the forefront of the competition.

France finished the championships with a commendable collection of six medals, including one gold. The highlight for the French team came from the junior men's canoe team, which clinched their first world title of the week. This team was composed of T. Estanguet, M. Senechault, and L. Ulmer, who displayed exceptional skill and teamwork in a thrilling final.

The French U23 men's kayak team narrowly missed out on gold, finishing just 0.05 seconds behind Great Britain, underscoring the intense competition of the event. The women's kayak team also performed well, securing a second-place finish, but fell short by 1:52 minutes to the leading Czech team. Additionally, the U23 men's canoe team achieved a second-place finish, trailing the Czech Republic by 4:15.

In total, France's medal haul included two bronze medals from the junior women's kayak and U23 women's canoe events. However, the junior men's kayak team and junior women's canoe team faced challenges, finishing in 7th and 9th places respectively, largely due to errors despite exhibiting speed during the races.

As the championships progress, attention turns to the upcoming individual events, with finals for junior men and women in kayak scheduled for Thursday. This year’s performance not only highlights the resilience and talent of the French team but also sets the stage for future competitions.