Samuel Hernanz

Samuel Hernanz
Personal information
NationalitySpanish
Born (1986-04-15) 15 April 1986 (age 38)
Tarbes, France
Height1.80 m (5 ft 11 in)
Weight75 kg (165 lb)
Sport
CountrySpain
SportCanoe slalom
EventK1
ClubAtlético San Sebastian
Medal record
Men's canoe slalom
Representing  France
Junior World Championships
Gold medal – first place 2004 Lofer K1 team
Representing  Spain
World Championships
Gold medal – first place 2019 La Seu d'Urgell K1 team
European Championships
Silver medal – second place 2011 La Seu d'Urgell K1
Bronze medal – third place 2014 Vienna K1
Bronze medal – third place 2016 Liptovský Mikuláš K1 team
U23 European Championships
Bronze medal – third place 2008 Solkan K1
Bronze medal – third place 2009 Liptovský Mikuláš K1

Samuel Hernanz Obrador (Spanish pronunciation: [saˈmwel eɾˈnanθ oβɾaˈðoɾ]; born 15 April 1986) is a French-born Spanish slalom canoeist who has competed at the international level since 2004[1] He represented France in his first international season.

Hernanz won a gold medal in the K1 team event at the 2019 ICF Canoe Slalom World Championships in La Seu d'Urgell. He also won one silver and two bronzes at the European Championships.[2]

At the 2012 Summer Olympics he competed in the K1 event[3] where he finished in 5th place.

His father Richard represented France in canoe slalom.[4]

World Cup individual podiums

Season Date Venue Position Event
2011 2 Jul 2011 L'Argentière-la-Bessée 2nd K1
2013 6 Jul 2013 La Seu d'Urgell 3rd K1
2014 2 Aug 2014 La Seu d'Urgell 1st K1
2015 8 Aug 2015 La Seu d'Urgell 2nd K1
2016 18 Jun 2016 Pau 1st K1

References

  1. ^ "Samuel Hernanz". Sports-Reference.com. Archived from the original on 17 April 2020. Retrieved 3 December 2017.
  2. ^ "Samuel HERNANZ". CanoeSlalom.net. Retrieved 3 December 2017.
  3. ^ "Samuel Hernanz". London 2012. The London Organising Committee of the Olympic Games and Paralympic Games Limited. Archived from the original on 11 September 2012. Retrieved 13 September 2012.
  4. ^ "Samuel Hernanz (ESP)". CanoeICF.com. Retrieved 13 January 2018.

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