Bradley Forbes-Cryans

Bradley Forbes-Cryans (born 25 March 1995) is a retired British slalom canoeist who competed at the international level from 2012 to 2022.[1]

Bradley Forbes-Cryans
Forbes-Cryans at the 2016 European Championships
Personal information
Born (1995-03-25) 25 March 1995
Edinburgh, Scotland
EducationEdinburgh Academy
Height179 cm (5 ft 10 in)
Weight75 kg (165 lb)
Sport
CountryGreat Britain
SportCanoe slalom
RankNo. 18
Event(s)K1
ClubCR Cats
Coached byRichard Hounslow
Medal record
Men's canoe slalom
Representing  Great Britain
World Championships
Gold medal – first place2018 Rio de JaneiroK1 team
Silver medal – second place2022 AugsburgK1 team
Bronze medal – third place2015 LondonK1 team
European Championships
Silver medal – second place2015 MarkkleebergK1 team
Bronze medal – third place2021 IvreaK1 team
U23 World Championships
Silver medal – second place2018 IvreaK1

He won three medals in the K1 team event at the ICF Canoe Slalom World Championships with a gold in 2018, a silver in 2022 and a bronze in 2015. He also won a silver and a bronze medal in the K1 team event at the European Championships. He earned his best senior world championship result, of 4th, at the 2019 ICF Canoe Slalom World Championships in La Seu d'Urgell.[2]

Bradley represented Great Britain in the K1 event at the delayed 2020 Summer Olympics in Tokyo,[3] finishing in 6th place.

He announced his retirement from international competition before the start of the 2023 season.[4]

World Cup individual podiums

Season Date Venue Position Event
201610 September 2016Tacen2ndK1

References

  1. "Profile". BritishCanoeing.org.uk. Retrieved 14 May 2016.
  2. "Bradley FORBES-CRYANS (GBR)". CanoeSlalom.net. Retrieved 26 December 2017.
  3. "Team GB canoeing athletes selected for Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games". teamgb.com. Retrieved 12 October 2019.
  4. "Tokyo Olympian Bradley Forbes-Cryans retires from international racing". britishcanoeing.org.uk. Retrieved 2 June 2023.
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