Image: Stanislava Smieskova / Provided / 16-year-old Michal Smiesko has recently tackled the waters of France in the most recent ICF Canoe Slalom World Championship from July 8 to 13.
LOCAL KAYAK ATHLETE
Chilliwack canoe slalom athlete competes in Junior World Championships in France
Aug 4, 2025 | 2:24 PM
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CHILLIWACK — Chilliwack’s own Michal Smiesko has recently ventured out to international waters in France over the past month.
The 16-year-old competed in the International Canoe Federation’s (ICF) Junior Canoe Slalom World Championships from July 8 to 13.
Smiesko managed to race up to the kayak junior semifinals, where he finished in 15th place.
“He was the fastest and highest-ranked Canadian under 18 years old across all individual events,” said Stanislava Smieskova, his mom and coach.
