canoe slalom

American

noun

a competitive event in which a canoeist maneuvers through a slalom course, usually in white water.

Etymology

Origin of canoe slalom

First recorded in 1970–75

Example Sentences

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Moving the softball and canoe slalom events outside of Southern California is a trade off though.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 15, 2026

Hosting the canoe slalom events near L.A. would have required an expensive temporary build.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 15, 2026

Oklahoma City will host the softball and canoe slalom events at existing facilities.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 15, 2025

Kurts Adams Rozentals, who competes in the individual canoe slalom, was suspended in April by governing body Paddle UK following "allegations" about his posts on social media.

From BBC • May 29, 2025

Australian Jess Fox has been dominating canoe slalom and, with the new discipline of kayak cross, may become the first person to win three canoe golds at the same Games.

From BBC • Jul. 25, 2024

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