Jess Fox seals world cup gold with powerful performance

Jessica Fox extends her dominance in the women’s canoe event on the World Cup stage with her 34th gold medal in the C1 event. 

After missing the Women’s Kayak final, Fox was back to her very best with a flying run down the rapids in La Seu, Spain. Even with a two-second penalty, Fox finished over four seconds faster than second place. 

“I’m super happy with that final. It was great to get out there and put out a fast run. It’s a tricky course in La Seu,” Fox said.

With a new format of only one heat race then straight into a final, Fox said it was a relief to bounce back from the disappointment of her Women’s Kayak heat. 

“I wanted to come back today and put down some good paddling. To win on the first World Cup is a great start but still four more races to go for the World Cup series and then the World Championships is the main goal of the year.”

The Australian Canoe Slalom Team performance in World Cup 1 has been impressive so far with two medals on the board. Fox said the results will excite fans with the 2025 ICF Slalom World Championships in Penrith later this season. 

“I’m really looking forward to the season and gearing up for the World Championships at home. That’s our biggest opportunity as Aussie athletes and this race here, there has been some really great paddling from the Aussies,” Fox said.

The final day of racing at the 2025 ICF Canoe Slalom World Cup 1 will start at 6pm AEST with the women’s and men’s Kayak Cross events. Click here for the schedule. 

The finals of the 2025 ICF Canoe Slalom World Cup 1 will broadcast LIVE on Fox Sports Australia and Kayo Sports from 11pm AEST.

Story: Paddle Australia

Photos: Romain Bruneau/Paddle Australia