Alain Williams
Encyclopedia
Alan Williams is a British
sprint canoer
who competed from the late 1970s to the mid 1980s. He won two medals at the ICF Canoe Sprint World Championships with a gold (K-2 10000 m: 1983
) and a bronze (K-4 10000 m: 1981
).
Williams also competed in two Summer Olympics, but did not advance to the final in either of the games
he competed. His best finish was a fifth in the semifinal round of the K-4 1000 m
event at Montreal
in 1976
.
Great Britain
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sprint canoer
Canoe racing
This article discusses canoe sprint and canoe marathon, competitive forms of canoeing and kayaking on more or less flat water. Both sports are governed by the International Canoe Federation ....
who competed from the late 1970s to the mid 1980s. He won two medals at the ICF Canoe Sprint World Championships with a gold (K-2 10000 m: 1983
1983 ICF Canoe Sprint World Championships
The 1983 ICF Canoe Sprint World Championships were held in Tampere, Finland for the second time. The Finnish city had host the championships previously in 1973.The men's competition consisted of six Canadian and nine kayak events...
) and a bronze (K-4 10000 m: 1981
1981 ICF Canoe Sprint World Championships
The 1981 ICF Canoe Sprint World Championships were held in Nottingham, Great Britain.The men's competition consisted of six Canadian and nine kayak events. Three events were held for the women, all in kayak....
).
Williams also competed in two Summer Olympics, but did not advance to the final in either of the games
Olympic Games
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he competed. His best finish was a fifth in the semifinal round of the K-4 1000 m
Canoeing at the 1976 Summer Olympics - Men's K-4 1000 metres
The men's K-4 1000 metres event was a fours kayaking event conducted as part of the Canoeing at the 1976 Summer Olympics program.-Medalists:-Heats:The 20 crews first raced in three heats on July 29...
event at Montreal
Montreal
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in 1976
1976 Summer Olympics
The 1976 Summer Olympics, officially known as the Games of the XXI Olympiad, was an international multi-sport event celebrated in Montreal, Quebec, Canada, in 1976. Montreal was awarded the rights to the 1976 Games on May 12, 1970, at the 69th IOC Session in Amsterdam, over the bids of Moscow and...
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