Franklin wins three medals at European championships
Olympic medallist Mallory Franklin completes her return following the birth of her daughter with canoe gold and kayak cross silver at the Paddle Europe Slalom Championships in Ivrea.
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"It's a really nice way to end the year. It's been a tough one coming back and getting back on the start line."
— Mallory Franklin , Athlete
Key People
British canoeist who earned a bronze medal in the men's K1 team event.
French canoeist who competed against Mallory Franklin at the Paddle Europe Slalom Championships.
British canoeist who was part of the women's C1 team that won bronze.
Czech canoeist and winner of the men's kayak final.
Joe Clarke is a professional cricketer who plays for Birmingham Phoenix.
Kimberley Woods is a British kayaker who won a bronze medal in women's kayak at the World Championships.
Polish canoeist who competed in the kayak cross event at the Paddle Europe Slalom Championships.
Olympic medallist and canoeist who won multiple medals at the Paddle Europe Slalom Championships.
Sam Leaver is a British kayaker who won a bronze medal at the World Championships.
Czech canoeist who secured the gold medal in kayak cross, finishing ahead of Mallory Franklin.
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Olympic medallist Mallory Franklin completes her return following the birth of her daughter with canoe gold and kayak cross silver at the Paddle Europe Slalom Championships in Ivrea.
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