Czech Youngsters Secure Three Bronze Medals at European Canoe Slalom Championships
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Solkan, Slovenia – August 1, 2025 – Czech Republic’s young canoe and kayak slalom athletes demonstrated remarkable skill and determination at the European Championships in Solkan, Slovenia, securing a total of three bronze medals. The championships, a key event for emerging talent in the sport, saw strong performances across multiple categories.
Men’s Kayak (K1) results
In the Men’s Kayak (K1) category, Lukáš Kratochvíl of USK prague achieved the highest placement for the Czech team, finishing first with a time of 106.66 seconds and zero penalties. Martin Kratochvíl, representing Dukla, followed with a time of -1.60 seconds. rounding out the top three was Chaloupka (USK), who finished with a time of -2.35 seconds and two penalty seconds.
Men’s Canoe (C1) Results
The Men’s Canoe (C1) event saw kopeček of VS Tábor claim the bronze medal, finishing with a time of -3.57 seconds and zero penalties.
Women’s Kayak (K1) Results
Barbora Galušková of KVS Sušice dominated the Women’s Kayak (K1) competition, securing the gold medal with a time of 107.92 seconds and a clean run (zero penalties). Magdaléna Satková of Dukla finished closely behind, earning the silver medal with a time of -0.53 seconds and no penalties. Another strong performance came from anna Galušková (USK), who secured the bronze medal with a time of -1.11 seconds and zero penalties.
Women’s Canoe (C1) Results
Magdaléna Satková (Dukla) continued her success, winning the gold medal in the Women’s canoe (C1) event with a time of 112.64 seconds and a flawless run. Gabriela Satková (USK) claimed the silver medal with a time of -2.84 seconds and zero penalties. Kočířová of UP Olomouc secured the bronze medal, finishing with a time of -8.46 seconds and zero penalties.
The european Canoe Slalom Championships in solkan serve as a crucial stepping stone for these young athletes, providing valuable experience and exposure as they continue to develop thier skills and pursue international success. The event highlights the growing strength of canoe and kayak slalom within the Czech Republic, with promising futures for these medalists and the broader national team.
