Canoeist Noel Hendrick Qualifies Second Olympic Boat For Ireland at Paris 2024

23rd September 2023

Noel Hendrick has secured the country's second Olympic quota place at the 2024 Canoe Slalom World Championships

In a historic win for Ireland, Noel Hendrick has secured the country's second Olympic quota place at the 2024 Canoe Slalom World Championships.

Despite immense pressure, Hendrick delivered a remarkable performance, finishing in 16th place and securing a spot in the K1M for the Paris 2024 Olympic Games.

This victory marks the end of Ireland's drought in the K1M category, with the last Irish representative being Eoin Rheinisch in London 2012. Rheinisch has coached Hendrick to this incredible performance this week.

Madison Corcoran

Ireland is also in a great position to secure qualification for the Paris Games in the K1 Women's category. Madison Corcoran is provisionally in line to be awarded a quota space from the 2023 European Games. The final decision will be made based on a countback of qualified nations from these World Championships.

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