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Richard Fox

“… high level female athletes continue to be significantly restricted in their access to canoeing events in the Olympic Games relative to men and will have to wait another seven years to see any change.

“…we cannot ignore the potential effects of continued gender discrimination throughout this Olympic cycle and what standing still represents to those that participate in, invest in and observe our sport in the Olympic Games.”

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Richard Fox is the most decorated Slalom Kayaker in the history of the sport winning ten World Championship gold medals, including five individual titles.  He is also a former ICF 2nd Vice President.