Denis Gargaud Chanut
Slalom Canoeist and Olympic Champion
Born
July 22nd, 1987
38 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
France
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A slalom canoeist from France, achieved notable success in international competitions. Competed in the C1 events and earned a gold medal at the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro. Also secured multiple medals at the ICF Canoe Slalom World Championships, showcasing consistent performance in the sport.
Won gold in C1 at the 2016 Summer Olympics
Secured multiple medals at the ICF World Championships
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