Best Canoe Slalom Paddlers of All Time
Who are the greatest canoe and kayak slalom paddlers of all time? Explore the leading paddlers in Sport Ranking’s historical canoe slalom and kayak ranking, based on results from major international competitions across different eras.
Greatest Men’s Canoe Slalom Paddlers
Canoe Slalom Men
| # | Athlete | Country | Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Michal Martikán | Slovakia | 241 |
| 2 | Tony Estanguet | France | 155 |
| 3 | Benjamin Savšek | Slovenia | 106 |
| 4 | Alexander Slafkovský | Slovakia | 102 |
| 5 | Matej Beňuš | Slovakia | 98 |
| 6 | Jon Lugbill | United States | 97 |
| 7 | David Hearn | United States | 81 |
| 8 | Sideris Tasiadis | Germany | 75 |
| 9 | Lukáš Pollert | Czech Republic | 64 |
| 9 | Nicolas Gestin | France | 64 |
Greatest Women’s Canoe Slalom Paddlers
Canoe Slalom Women
| # | Athlete | Country | Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jessica Fox | Australia | 189 |
| 2 | Mallory Franklin | Great Britain | 107 |
| 3 | Kateřina Hošková | Czech Republic | 49 |
| 4 | Tereza Fišerová | Czech Republic | 48 |
| 5 | Elena Lilik | Germany | 40 |
| 6 | Kimberley Woods | Great Britain | 37 |
| 7 | Rosalyn Lawrence | Australia | 35 |
| 8 | Andrea Herzog | Germany | 31 |
| 9 | Leanne Guinea | Australia | 28 |
| 10 | Ana Sátila | Brazil | 27 |
Greatest Men’s Kayak Slalom Paddlers
Kayak Slalom Men
| # | Athlete | Country | Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jiří Prskavec | Czech Republic | 140 |
| 2 | Peter Kauzer | Slovenia | 110 |
| 3 | Joe Clarke | Great Britain | 109 |
| 4 | Vít Přindiš | Czech Republic | 105 |
| 5 | Richard Fox | Great Britain | 95 |
| 6 | Scott Shipley | United States | 78 |
| 7 | Daniele Molmenti | Italy | 70 |
| 8 | Fabien Lefèvre | United States | 64 |
| 8 | Giovanni De Gennaro | Italy | 64 |
| 10 | Paul Ratcliffe | Great Britain | 59 |
Greatest Women’s Kayak Slalom Paddlers
Kayak Slalom Women
| # | Athlete | Country | Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jessica Fox | Australia | 213 |
| 2 | Štěpánka Hilgertová | Czech Republic | 162 |
| 3 | Elena Kaliská | Slovakia | 158 |
| 4 | Ricarda Funk | Germany | 129 |
| 5 | Jana Dukátová | Slovakia | 106 |
| 6 | Corinna Kuhnle | Austria | 78 |
| 7 | Myriam Jerusalmi | France | 77 |
| 8 | Kimberley Woods | Great Britain | 69 |
| 9 | Maialen Chourraut | Spain | 59 |
| 10 | Mandy Planert | Germany | 56 |
How the All-Time Ranking Works
The historical ranking gives the greatest weight to the Olympic Games, the World Championships, and the World Cup. The system also includes continental championships, which are weighted according to their importance on the international stage. Two-person crews and team events are included only in the national rankings, while the individual rankings are based exclusively on results from individual canoe and kayak events.
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