Evy Leibfarth – who made history to win USA’s first Canoe Slalom medal at Paris Olympics 2024

Evy Leibfarth (Image via: Getty Images)

Evy Leibfarth is a name that has quickly become synonymous with excellence in canoe slalom. The young American athlete has captured the world’s attention with her extraordinary talent and unwavering determination. From her early days dominating the junior circuit to her recent Olympic triumph, Leibfarth has consistently showcased a level of skill and composure beyond her years.

Her bronze medal at the 2024 Paris Olympics marked a historic moment for American canoeing, as she became the first woman from the United States to win an Olympic medal in the sport. This achievement is a testament to her exceptional abilities, rigorous training, and unwavering belief in herself.

Evy Leibfarth, born on January 26, 2004, in Sylva, North Carolina, has made a significant mark in the world of slalom canoeing. Competing internationally since 2019, she has swiftly risen through the ranks to become one of the sport’s most promising athletes.

Olympic Debut and Challenges

Leibfarth represented the United States at the 2020 Summer Olympics in Tokyo, Japan. Competing in both women’s events, she finished 12th in the K1 event and 18th in the C1 event after being eliminated in the semifinals. Despite the challenges, her participation marked a significant milestone in her career.

Continued Success

In 2021, Leibfarth won a bronze medal in Kayak cross at the World Championships in Bratislava. Her perseverance and dedication to the sport were further rewarded at the 2023 U23 World Championships in Kraków, where she won gold in the K1 event and bronze in the C1 event

CategoryDetails
SportCanoe Slalom
EventsC1, K1, Kayak cross
Olympic Participation2020 Tokyo, 2024 Paris
Medal Record
Olympic GamesBronze: 2024 Paris (C1)
World ChampionshipsBronze: 2021 Bratislava (Kayak cross)
Pan American GamesGold: 2019 Lima (K1)
Silver: 2019 Lima (Kayak cross)
U23 World ChampionshipsGold: 2023 Kraków (K1)
Bronze: 2023 Kraków (C1)
Junior World ChampionshipsGold: 2019 Kraków (Kayak cross)
Gold: 2021 Tacen (K1)
Gold: 2022 Ivrea (Kayak cross)
Bronze: 2019 Kraków (K1)
Bronze: 2021 Tacen (C1)

Early Career and Breakthrough

In 2019, at just 15 years old, Leibfarth achieved remarkable success at the Pan American Games in Lima, Peru. She won a gold medal in the women’s K1 event and a silver medal in the women’s Kayak cross event. This early success established her as a formidable competitor on the international stage.

That same year, she further showcased her talent at the World Junior and U23 Canoe Slalom Championships in Kraków, Poland. Leibfarth clinched a gold medal in the junior Kayak cross event and a bronze medal in the junior K1 event, solidifying her status as a rising star in canoe slalom.

Personal Information

CategoryDetails
Full NameEvy Leibfarth
Date of BirthJanuary 26, 2004
Place of BirthSylva, North Carolina, U.S.
EducationK12 Private Academy
Height5 ft 4 in (163 cm)
Weight110 lb (50 kg)
CountryUnited States

USA Medal Winners at Paris Olympics 2024: A Complete List

https://www.theweek.in/wire-updates/sports/2024/08/01/oly95-spo-oly-can-leibfarth.html

“Meet the USA’s athlete of Paris 2024: Beach volleyball, BMX Freestyle , BMX Racing, Boxing ,CANOE / KAYAK , Diving , Equestrian , Fencing ,Golf , Gymnastics (ARTISTIC) , Judo , Marathon swimming , Modern pentathlon ,Modern Pentathlon, and Mountain Bike” -Aiming for Glory at Paris 2024”

“Meet the USA’s athlete of Paris 2024: Beach volleyball, BMX Freestyle , BMX Racing, Boxing ,CANOE / KAYAK , Diving , Equestrian , Fencing ,Golf , Gymnastics (ARTISTIC) , Judo , Marathon swimming , Modern pentathlon ,Modern Pentathlon, and Mountain Bike”.

Beach volleyball

AthleteAgeHometown
Andy Benesh29Rancho Palos Verdes, CA
Chase Budinger36Encinitas, CA
Kelly Cheng28Fullerton, CA
Miles Evans34Santa Barbara, CA
Sara Hughes29Costa Mesa, CA
Taryn Kloth27Sioux Falls, SD
Kristen Nuss26New Orleans, LA
Miles Partain22Pacific Palisades, CA

BMX Freestyle

AthleteAgeHometown
Perris Benegas28Reno, NV
Marcus Christopher21Hartville, OH
Justin Dowell24Virginia Beach, VA
Hannah Roberts22Buchanan, MI

BMX Racing

AthleteAgeHometown
Kamren Larsen24Bakersfield, CA
Felicia Stancil29Palm Harbor, FL
Daleny Vaughn23Tucson, AZ
Alise Willoughby33St. Cloud, MN
Cameron Wood22Bozeman, MT

Boxing

AthleteAgeHometown
Joshua Edwards24Houston, TX
Jajaira Gonzalez27Glendora, CA
Jahmal Harvey21Oxon Hill, MD
Roscoe Hill29Detroit, MI
Omari Jones21Orlando, FL
Jennifer Lozano21Laredo, TX
Morelle McCane29Cleveland, OH
Alyssa Mendoza20Caldwell, ID

CANOE / KAYAK

AthleteAgeHometown
Jonas Ecker21Bellingham, WA
Casey Eichfeld34Huntersville, NC
Nevin Harrison22Seattle, WA
Evy Leibfarth20Bryson City, NC
Aaron Small22Seattle, WA

Diving

AthleteAgeHometown
Sarah Bacon27Indianapolis, IN
Andrew Capobianco24Wantagh, NY
Kassidy Cook29The Woodlands, TX
Tyler Downs20Ballwin, MO
Greg Duncan25Oakton, VA
Alison Gibson25Austin, TX
Jessica Parratto30Dover, NH
Delaney Schnell25Tucson, AZ
Carson Tyler20Moultrie, GA
Daryn Wright20Plainfield, IN

Equestrian

AthleteAgeHometown
Will Coleman41Ocala, FL
Kent Farrington43Wellington, FL
Laura Kraut58Royal Palm Beach, FL
Adrienne Lyle39Wellington, FL
Boyd Martin44Cochranville, PA
Marcus Orlob42Loxahatchee, FL
Caroline Pamukcu29Riegelsville, PA
Steffen Peters59San Diego, CA
McLain Ward48Brewster, NY
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Fencing

AthleteAgeHometown
Anne Cebula26Brooklyn, NY
Eli Dershwitz28Sherborn, MA
Jackie Dubrovich29Riverdale, NJ
Margherita Guzzi Vincenti33Hartland, WI
Colin Heathcock18Beijing, China
Hadley Husisian20Oakton, VA
Nick Itkin24Los Angeles, CA
Lee Kiefer30Lexington, KY
Alexander Massialas30San Francisco, CA
Gerek Meinhardt33Lexington, KY
Tatiana Nazlymov19Bethesda, MD
Mitchell Saron23Ridgewood, NJ
Lauren Scruggs21Queens, NY
Magda Skarbonkiewicz18Portland, OR
Elizabeth Tartakovsky24Livingston, NJ

Golf

AthleteAgeHometown
Wyndham Clark30Denver, CO
Nelly Korda25Bradenton, FL
Collin Morikawa27La Cañada, CA
Xander Schauffele30San Diego, CA
Scottie Scheffler28Dallas, TX
Lilia Vu26Fountain Valley, CA
Rose Zhang21Irvine, CA

Gymnastics (ARTISTIC)

AthleteAgeHometown
Simone Biles27Spring, TX
Jade Carey24Phoenix, AZ
Jordan Chiles23Vancouver, WA
Asher Hong20Tomball, TX
Paul Juda23Deerfield, IL
Sunisa Lee21St. Paul, MN
Brody Malone24Summerville, GA
Stephen Nedoroscik25Worcester, MA
Frederick Richard20Stoughton, MA
Hezly Rivera16Oradell, NJ

Judo

AthleteAgeHometown
Angelica Delgado33Miami, FL
John Jayne27Chicago, IL
Maria Laborde34Kenosha, WI
Jack Yonezuka21West Long Branch, NJ

Marathon swimming

AthleteAgeHometown
Mariah Denigan21Union, KY
Ivan Puskovitch23West Chester, PA

Modern pentathlon

AthleteAgeHometown
Jess Davis32Bethlehem, CT

Mountain bike

AthleteAgeHometown
Riley Amos22Durango, CO
Haley Batten25Park City, UT
Christopher Blevins26Durango, CO
Savilia Blunk25Inverness, CA

Above is the list of USA Athletes Pursuing Glory at Paris 2024 in Beach Volleyball, BMX Freestyle, BMX Racing, Boxing, Canoe/Kayak, Diving, Equestrian, Fencing, Golf, Gymnastics (Artistic), Judo, Marathon Swimming, Modern Pentathlon and Mountain Bike”. https://sportsdata.usatoday.com/olympics/meet-team-usa/paris-2024?sport=Mountain+Bike

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-Artistic swimming , Table tennis , Taekwondo , Tennis , Trampoline , Triathlon , Volleyball , Water polo , Weightlifting and Wrestling https://globalbuzznetwork.com/artistic-swimming-table-tennis-taekwondo-tennis-trampoline-triathlon-volleyball-water-polo-weightlifting-and-wrestling/

-Rhythmic gymnastics, cycling (road/track) , Rowing ,Rugby , Sailing and Shooting  https://globalbuzznetwork.com/rhythmic-gymnastics-cycling-road-track-rowing-rugby-sailing-and-shooting/

-Skateboarders , Soccer , Sport climbing , Surfing and Swimming https://globalbuzznetwork.com/usa-skateboarders-soccer-sport-climbing-surfing-swimming/

-Beach volleyball, BMX Freestyle , BMX Racing, Boxing ,CANOE / KAYAK , Diving , Equestrian , Fencing ,Golf , Gymnastics (ARTISTIC) , Judo , Marathon swimming , Modern pentathlon ,Modern Pentathlon, and Mountain Bike https://globalbuzznetwork.com/meet-the-usas-athlete-of-paris-2024-beach-volleyball-bmx-freestyle-bmx-racing-boxing-canoe-kayak-diving-equestrian-fencing-golf-gymnastics-artistic-judo-marathon-swimming-modern-pentathlon/

-Archery, Badminton, Basketball, 3×3 Basketball and Breaking https://globalbuzznetwork.com/paris-2024-olympians-archery-badminton-basketball-3×3-basketball-and-breaking/

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