How do the slalom stars in Troy like it? Favorite track, amazing speakers and nice people
Three categories. Amphibian Fišerová is looking forward to Czech fans in Troja
The famous Australian is learning from the Czechs
“I always like to watch the Czech team paddle in Troja. The team learns from your representatives, “admits the Australian woman, who experienced an exceptional moment at the 2019 World Cup in Prague, when she did not find a rival in the K1 and C1 races.
The two-time Olympic medalist from Tokyo likes to race in Troja also because she loves the Prague audience. “Such an atmosphere is rare in the world.” And how do they like the popular commentary duo Miroslav Lenc – Daniel Stach? “I love the energy they pass on to us,” he smiles, adding that whenever he comes to Prague, he likes to wander the streets of the old town.
Magnificent form. I want to collect as many medals at the championships, says Fuksa
Her big kayak TV is Ricarda Funk. “Troja is one of my three favorite tracks. It is also ideal for training, as it allows you to train various techniques, ”says Němka, the Olympic winner from Tokyo. “My best result here was winning the European Championship in 2018. And I also remember winning the very first medal in Prague ten years ago. I couldn’t believe it, “recalls the 30-year-old slalom skier.
The German woman welcomed the New Year in Prague. She likes that the audience cheers for everyone. “You create a unique atmosphere and you can feel that they understand this sport,” continues Ricarda Funk. “Even though there is not much time for leisure activities before the races, I like to go on a small tour in Prague. But I also spent New Year’s Eve celebrations here, “he smirks.
And how are the elite paddlers at all with the Troja complex and the Czech capital? Two Slovenians were given space.
On stage above Přindiz and Prskavec
Kayaker Peter Kauzer has pleasant memories of Prague. In 2018, he triumphed at the European Championships, when he pushed Vít Přindiš and Jíra Prskavec to lower steps. “It was strange to beat the Czechs on their home field. It’s really hard, “he doesn’t hide and recalls the great atmosphere. “Commentators still embellish it, they know not only sports but also athletes. It’s always nice to be at the starting line in Troja, “says the two-time world champion.
Each solo. The Fuks brothers will not go to the deblkanoe this year
“Prague is a beautiful city with nice people. I’ve probably seen everything that could be seen here. Even so, every time he arrives, I go downtown. Maybe one day I will return here as a tourist and enjoy everything that Prague has to offer, “says the bronze medalist at the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio.
He never returned disappointed
Canoeist Benjamin Savšek admires the track in Troja for the number of beautiful waves. “She also has her peculiarities. The water is not so wild, but according to the location of the goals, the track can be very demanding, “says the world champion Olympic champion from Tokyo. He also claimed victory in the World Cup on the Vltava.
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“The third place at the 2013 World Cup is of special importance to me, because it was my first medal at the highest level. I have never returned from Prague disappointed. ”According to him, the drone of the stands during the rides is magnificent. “Amazing commentators always make the race even more interesting and tense. They create a real competitive charge. So it’s always great for me, “concludes Savšek.