Fox one-two at Australian Open

Dual Olympic medallist Jessica Fox and younger sister Noemie finished one-two in C1 at the canoe slalom Australian Open.

“I was really happy with my run, I executed it the way I planned, and I was happy to see the little sis doing well,” Jessica Fox told Australian Canoeing.

“For me I try not to put too much emotion into it. We’re sisters, but we’re also competitors on the start line, so each does their best.

“We train together, and we support each other on the water as well. I think her improving is only going to be better for me as well.”

By finishing second Noemie Fox has qualified for the Australian C1 team for this year’s World Cups and will make her World Championship debut in Pau, France, later this year.

#teamnswis athletes selected to the Australian senior team for this year’s World Championships is Men’s C1 Ian Borrows; Women’s C1 Jessica Fox, Noemie Fox and Ros Lawrence; Men’s K1 Lucien Delfour; Women’s K1 Jessica Fox and Ros Lawrence.