Canoeing and Kayaking

Wednesday, July 22, 2026, 12:20 pm

Noemie Fox and her sister Jess won a gold medal together.

In short:

Jess Fox, Noemie Fox, and Kate Eckhardt won a gold medal in the kayak cross time trial event.

This is their second world title.

The trio also qualified for the top 30 semifinals in the individual kayak race.

Jess Fox is trying to win her 16th world title.

The Australian women's kayak team won a gold medal.

Jess Fox joined her sister Noemie and Kate Eckhardt to win the gold medal.

This is Jess Fox's second title since she had surgery last August.

The trio won their first title in London in 2023.

The Australians used their experience to win the gold medal.

The trio was in third place but finished 0.64 seconds ahead of France and Slovakia.

Noemie Fox said they are a 'dream team'.

The sisters have been training and supporting each other.

They trust and support each other, which makes them strong.

They had fun and won a gold medal.

The golden girls also did well in the individual kayak race.

Jess Fox was docked for two gate touches but still qualified.

Jess Fox is trying to win her 16th world title.

Jess Fox had a shaky start but still qualified.

Eckhardt qualified in 11th position, and Noemie was 25th.

The Australian men's kayak team had a 50-second penalty.

The men's team did better in the individual kayak heats.

Tim Anderson was the best of the Australian men.

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