The racing between the start and finish lines at the Flatwater Olympic Trials this past weekend could have taken place just about anywhere and a good, capable group of athletes would have taken a step closer to paddling at the Olympic Games this summer in Beijing. But for the elements that make a canoe/kayak event special, memorable and world-class, Oklahoma City and its Chesapeake Boathouse set a new benchmark for paddlesports and on a personal note, I just wanted to say thank you to the amazing people who made the Olympic Trials in Oklahoma City a reality.
Organizers, volunteers, coaches, athletes, media, and sponsors worked together seamlessly and the result went far beyond fabulous kayak racing. The inclusion and influence of paddlesports on the way Oklahoma City lives, works, and plays by far exceeds the impact of what I thought was possible in a city of this size.
As I turn my attention to Whitewater Olympic Trials this week in Charlotte, thank you Oklahoma City for sharing your community’s spirit with us – the sport is already better for it.
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Thank you Joe! We love to hear positive comments such as yours about our city. You are more than welcome any time!
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