Jess Fox returns to scene of Paris Olympic success and wins World Cup K1 gold
Canoeist Jess Fox won gold in the K1 ICF World Cup in Paris, returning to the venue where she secured double Olympic gold in 2024. Despite a two-second penalty, Fox outperformed her competitors to take the top spot on the podium.
Why it matters
Fox's continued success highlights her status as a dominant athlete in international canoe slalom.
Jess Fox claimed K1 gold in Paris. ( Supplied: Romain Bruneau )
Jess Fox won gold in the K1 ICF World Cup event at the same venue where she claimed double Olympic gold two years ago.
Sister Noémie Fox finished just 0.1 seconds off the podium in fifth spot.
The Fox's will have another chance to win gold in the C1 event, set to take place Friday night (AEST), an event in which Jess is two-time defending Olympic champion.
Link copied Share Share article Jess Fox has made a triumphant return to the Vaires-sur-Marne Nautical Stadium on the outskirts of Paris, claiming yet another gold medal in the ICF Canoe Slalom World Cup series.
Returning to the venue where she won two Olympic gold medals in 2024, Fox was once again unstoppable in the K1 event.
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