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Duo’s 2012 medal quest takes shape
September 12th, 2010 | 
Author: Denis and Fabien narrowly miss the finals of this year’s world championships in their solo events, but their quest for three Olympic medals in 2012 is very much on track. A double canoe (C2) silver, a C2 team gold and a single kayak (K1) team silver for Fabien show it’s not just a dream.
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Worlds 2010 : Fabien is fastest K1 qualifier
Fabien qualifies for the world championship single kayak (K1) semis with the fastest time… after making an interesting discovery. In the double canoe (C2), the Duo notches up the second fastest time in the qualifiers. Denis qualifies for the single canoe (C1) semis in 5th place.
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Worlds 2010 : Close race likely in C1
For Denis, as many as 20 paddlers have what it takes to become world single canoe (C1) slalom champion this year in Tacen. With the European U23 title under his belt, he feels he has nothing to prove. With the pressure off, he’s looking for a good result.
Worlds 2010 : Fabien seeks K1 answers
World K1 champion in 2002 and 2003, Fabien is not among the favourites this year in Tacen. After a largely indifferent season, he’ll be sailing in a pool he doesn’t really like. With the pressure off, will he be able to spring a surprise?
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Worlds 2010: Mixed feelings about Tacen
Denis, who will be competing in just his second world championships, likes sailing in Tacen, despite its many difficulties. Fabien, competing in his 7th world championships, hates the unpredictability of the Slovenian pool. The world championships take place there from September 9-12.
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