To discover when canoe sprint appeared on the programme of the Olympic Games and how the different events evolved from 1936 to our days: introduction of women’s events, etc.

To discover when canoe sprint appeared on the programme of the Olympic Games and how the different events evolved from 1936 to our days: introduction of women’s events, etc.

After a childhood spent surrounded by drug abuse and crime, Leon Reid is forging his own destiny. The 200m sprinter spoke with Tokyo 2020 about life growing up, training with Usain Bolt and what it felt like to become Northern Ireland’s first international track and field medallist in 28 years.

In June 2019, Amy Hunt burst her way into the history books by setting the Under-18 200m world record in Mannheim, Germany. In an exclusive interview with Tokyo 2020, the GB sprinter explains why the postponement of the Games may just be the best thing that could have happened for her.

When the reigning Olympic champion in men's canoe slalom single (C1), Denis Gargaud-Chanut, took a long break from training during the COVID-19 pandemic, he realised how much he loved his sport, competing and the Olympic Games. Having been pre-selected for the Games that were to have been held this year, he is delighted to learn that he will now have to start over to qualify, because he wants to arrive in Tokyo "through the front door" to defend his title in the summer of 2021.

To discover when canoe slalom appeared on the programme of the Olympic Games and how the different events evolved from 1972 to our days.

To discover when canoe slalom appeared on the programme of the Olympic Games and how the different events evolved from 1972 to our days.