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Delfour strikes bronze in Spain

Paddle Australia

Lucien Delfour has earned his first podium in six years, taking home the bronze medal in the men’s Kayak final in World Cup 1 in La Seu, Spain.

After finishing third in the heats, the 36-year-old put down a flying run in the men’s final.

“It was fairly intense for the first race of the year. I’ve come a long way,” Delfour said.

Despite a two-second penalty, Delfour crossed the finish line in first place with only the two international paddlers after him beating his time.

“This is my first medal since 2019 and my first medal here since 2018. There were lots of disappointments and struggles, so it’s a great feeling,” he said.

Delfour’s podium puts the Australian Canoe Slalom Team in great stead at the start of the international season. La Seu is the first of five World Cup events, with the season set to finish on home soil in Penrith for the 2025 ICF Slalom World Championships.