British Masters Impress with 12 Podium Finishes in Romania

The British Masters Team produced an outstanding set of performances at the European Masters Canoe Marathon Championships in Romania, returning home with an impressive collection of medals and podium finishes.

With a squad of 19 paddlers, Great Britain was one of the largest Masters teams among the 126 athletes competing at the championships. Racing took place in challenging conditions, with high temperatures throughout the event and race starts on both Sunday and Tuesday delayed due to thunderstorms and the associated risk of lightning.

The results reflect the strength and depth of the British Masters team. The squad combined long-established international competitors, paddlers returning to the sport after many years away, and two athletes making their championship debut. Together, they achieved an impressive 12 podium finishes, underlining the continued success of British Masters marathon paddling on the European stage.

Special congratulations go to Jane Millar (Nottingham Kayak Club) and Anja Whelan (Gloucester Canoe Club), who both secured medals in their K1 and K2 events, which is a remarkable achievement at a championship of this calibre.

These results are a testament to the dedication, experience and competitive spirit of the British Masters team. Congratulations to all the athletes who represented Great Britain so proudly in Romania and showcased the strength of British canoe marathon racing at Masters level. 

For full results, you can visit the Memosoft site here. 

If you wish to find out more about competing with the British Masters team, you can contact the MRC Masters Lead Bryn Price here.

Thank you to Bryn Price for his support in creating this write-up.