2011 Canoe Slalom World Cup

The 2011 Canoe Slalom World Cup was a series of four races in 5 canoeing and kayaking categories organized by the International Canoe Federation (ICF). It was the 24th edition.

The series opened with World Cup Race 1 in Tacen, Slovenia (June 24–26) and ended with the World Cup Final in Prague, Czech Republic (August 12–14). The World Cup Final held a special status as the tie-breaker.

The winner of each race was awarded 60 points. Points for lower places differed from one category to another. Every participant was guaranteed at least 2 points for participation and 5 points for qualifying for the semifinal run. If two or more athletes or boats had the same number of points at the end of the series, the athletes or boats with the better result in the World Cup Final were awarded the higher position.

The series opener took place in Tacen, Slovenia on June 24–26. The five gold medals went to five different countries. Slovakia was the most successful country with a gold, a silver and three bronzes. The home nation won 3 medals, one of each color.

The second race of the series took place in L'Argentière-la-Bessée, France on July 1–3. Slovakia was again the most successful country with 2 golds. The home team of France won one gold and one bronze medal.

The penultimate race of the series took place in Markkleeberg, Germany on July 8–10. Michal Martikán and Tony Estanguet made their only appearance in the 2011 world cup season here. Slovakia won the medal table for the third consecutive time with three golds. Germany won one silver medal on home water.

The World Cup Final took place in Prague, Czech Republic on August 12–14. The overall world cup winners for 2011 were determined here. Slovakia took the medal table for the fourth consecutive time with two golds and a silver. The home Czech paddlers managed to win one gold and two silvers.

...
Wikipedia