Ryan Westley (born 19 August 1993) is a British slalom canoeist who has competed at the international level since 2009.[1]

Ryan Westley
Personal information
NationalityBritish
Born (1993-08-19) 19 August 1993 (age 30)
Exeter, England
Height1.81 m (5 ft 11 in)
Weight79 kg (174 lb)
Sport
CountryGreat Britain
SportCanoe slalom
EventC1, C2
ClubLower Wharfe Canoe Club
Medal record
Men's canoe slalom
Representing  Great Britain
World Championships
Silver medal – second place 2017 Pau C1 team
Silver medal – second place 2018 Rio de Janeiro C1
Silver medal – second place 2023 London C1 team
Bronze medal – third place 2015 London C1
Bronze medal – third place 2018 Rio de Janeiro C1 team
European Games
Gold medal – first place 2023 Kraków C1
Bronze medal – third place 2023 Kraków C1 team
European Championships
Gold medal – first place 2018 Prague C1
Bronze medal – third place 2015 Markkleeberg C1 team
Bronze medal – third place 2016 Liptovský Mikuláš C1 team
U23 World Championships
Silver medal – second place 2016 Kraków C1 team
U23 European Championships
Gold medal – first place 2016 Solkan C1
Silver medal – second place 2014 Skopje C2
Silver medal – second place 2014 Skopje C1 team
Junior World Championships
Gold medal – first place 2010 Foix C1 team
Junior European Championships
Silver medal – second place 2010 Markkleeberg C2 team
Silver medal – second place 2011 Banja Luka C2 team

He won five medals at the World Championships with three silvers (C1: 2018, C1 team: 2017, 2023) and two bronzes (C1: 2015, C1 team: 2018).[2] He also won five medals (2-0-3) at the European Championships, including a gold and a bronze at the 2023 European Games in Kraków.

World Cup individual podiums

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Season Date Venue Position Event
2016 3 September 2016 Prague 2nd C1
2018 23 June 2018 Liptovský Mikuláš 3rd C1
2019 15 June 2019 Lee Valley 3rd C1
2024 15 June 2024 Kraków 3rd C1

References

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  1. ^ "Profile at British Canoeing". Retrieved 14 May 2016.
  2. ^ "Ryan WESTLEY (GBR)". CanoeSlalom.net. Retrieved 26 September 2017.
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