Maialen Chourraut - 10 things to know with detail
- 1. Maialen Chourraut is a Spanish slalom canoeist who was born on October 8, 1983, in San Sebastian, Spain.
- 2. She made her Olympic debut at the 2008 Beijing Olympics, where she finished in 11th place in the K1 event.
- 3. Chourraut won her first Olympic medal at the 2012 London Olympics, where she secured a bronze medal in the K1 event.
- 4. Her biggest achievement came at the 2016 Rio Olympics, where she won the gold medal in the K1 event, becoming the first Spanish woman to win an Olympic gold in canoeing.
- 5. Chourraut has also had success at the World Championships, winning three gold medals in the K1 event in 2009, 2015, and 2018.
- 6. She is known for her technical skills and mental toughness on the water, which have helped her achieve success in such a physically demanding sport.
- 7. Chourraut has been competing in canoe slalom since the age of 10 and has been a dominant force in the sport for over a decade.
- 8. In addition to her success in canoeing, Chourraut is also a qualified architect and has a degree in Architecture from the University of the Basque Country.
- 9. She is married to fellow Spanish slalom canoeist Ander Elosegi, who also competes at the international level.
- 10. Chourraut continues to compete at the highest level in canoeing and is considered one of the top female athletes in the sport.