Canadian sprint canoeist Katie Vincent sets world record in women’s C-1 500m at national trials
Canadian sprint canoeist Katie Vincent made headlines on Sunday at the national trials in Montreal by setting a new world record in the women’s C-1 500-metre event. The 29-year-old Olympic champion clocked a time of two minutes 0.609 seconds in the final, surpassing the previous mark of 2:00.73 set by Alena Nazdrova of Belarus at the 2019 world championships in Szeged, Hungary.
Vincent, who hails from Mississauga, Ont., is no stranger to breaking records. She became the first-ever Canadian woman to capture Olympic gold in the sport at Paris 2024 by winning the C-1 200m race, which is the only individual women’s canoe sprint event at the Games. Her winning time of 44.12 seconds also set a new world record.
In addition to her success in the C-1 events, Vincent has also excelled in the C-2 500m event, winning bronze medals in Tokyo and Paris alongside Laurence Vincent Lapointe and Sloan MacKenzie, respectively. Her impressive performances have solidified her status as one of the top athletes in the sport.
2022 world silver medallist Sophia Jensen of Chelsea, Que., finished just behind Vincent in the C-1 500m event with a time of 2:03.159. The competition between these two talented athletes promises to be fierce as they continue to push the boundaries of what is possible in sprint canoeing.
Looking ahead, Vincent has her sights set on the 2025 ICF Canoe Sprint World Championships, which will be held in Milan from August 20 to 24. With her world record-setting performances and unwavering determination, she is sure to be a force to be reckoned with on the international stage. Fans can expect to see more incredible feats from this exceptional athlete in the years to come.
