The 2012 NSW State Championships Canoe Sprint turned into Olympic trials as Australia’s elite prepare for the London Olympics. It was a great weekend with fast racing.
Athletes on show at the Penrith Regatta Centre included Alana Nicholls, Murray Stewart, Ken Wallace, Clint Robinson and many more. Robinson stages a comeback from retirement to qualify for the London Games, hoping to add precious metal to his Olympic gold, silver and bronze medals.
Sportscene was on-site at the exciting event. Check out some of the photos and filmed interviews below.
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• Photo album I and Photo album II – photos, Australian Canoeing on Facebook
Mirjam Goudsmit 
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