Martin Thomas (canoeist)

Martin Thomas (born 15 September 1989) is a French slalom canoeist who has competed at the international level since 2010.[1]

Martin Thomas
Personal information
NationalityFrench
Born (1989-09-15) 15 September 1989 (age 34)
Pau, Pyrénées-Atlantiques
Sport
CountryFrance
SportCanoe slalom
EventC1
ClubJarnac Sports Canoë Kayak
Medal record
Men's canoe slalom
Representing  France
World Championships
Gold medal – first place 2021 Bratislava C1 team
Bronze medal – third place 2017 Pau C1 team
European Championships
Silver medal – second place 2019 Pau C1
Silver medal – second place 2019 Pau C1 team
U23 World Championships
Silver medal – second place 2012 Wausau C1 team
U23 European Championships
Bronze medal – third place 2012 Solkan C1 team

He won two medals in the C1 team event at the ICF Canoe Slalom World Championships with a gold in 2021 and a silver in 2017. He also won two silver medals at the 2019 European Canoe Slalom Championships in Pau (C1 and C1 team events).

Thomas competed in the C1 event at the 2020 Summer Olympics, finishing in 5th place.

World Cup individual podiums edit

Season Date Venue Position Event
2017 10 Sep 2017 La Seu d'Urgell 3rd C1

References edit

  1. ^ "Martin THOMAS (FRA)". CanoeSlalom.net. Retrieved 26 September 2017.

External links edit