International Canoe History
Sven Thorell
Sven Thorell arguably occupies a similar place in the history of
Swedish Canoeing to that Uffa Fox occupies in British Sailing.
Important as a competitor, designer, builder and writer, Herr Thorell
also won an Olympic Gold medal, in 1928 in the International 12 ft
Class, surpassing Fox in that respect.
Image: Chris Hampe and Phil Robin at the 2014 Worlds © David Thompson
Image: "Michael Brigg and his 50 year old veteran, (K102) at the 2017 Worlds, Pwlhelli. Photo: © Robert Muller"
Image: "Todd Twigg (USA248) at the 2017 Worlds, Pwlhelli. Photo: © Robert Muller"
Image: Robin Wood on his way to winning the 2008 Billy No Mates
© James Close, JEC Creative.
Image: "Milena Lutzen at the 2024 Worlds: © Ulrike Verrkamp"
Image: "Dan Skinner at the 2024 Worlds: © Ulrike Verrkamp"
Image: "2024Worlds: © Ulrike Verrkamp"
Image: "Mark Goodchild (GBR265) at the 2017 Worlds, Pwlhelli. Photo: © Robert Muller"
Image: "Steve Fleming (GBR158) at the 2017 Worlds, Pwlhelli. Photo: © Robert Muller"
Image: "Blue Horizon Behind Blue Horizon John Ellis (GBR318) at the 2011 worlds, Travemunde, Germany. Photo: © Robert Muller"
Image: "Gareth Caldwell at the 2024 Worlds: © Ulrike Verrkamp"
Image: "Johan Elfström (SWE101) at the 2011 worlds, Travemunde, Germany. Photo: © Robert Muller"