Guendouz’s Paris gold opens a new chapter for Algerian Para canoe
An IPC feature revisited Brahim Guendouz’s breakthrough at Paris 2024, where he became Africa’s first Paralympic canoe champion.
Paris 2024 KL3 champion Brahim Guendouz celebrates on the water.
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An IPC feature revisited Brahim Guendouz’s breakthrough at Paris 2024, where he became Africa’s first Paralympic canoe champion. The Algerian won the men’s 200m KL3 final in 39.91 seconds, the only time below 40 seconds. Having taken up the sport in 2017 and won world bronze in 2023, he described growing interest in paddling at home. His next championship preparations and ambition to defend his Paralympic title were presented as future goals.
Guendouz displays Algeria’s flag in Paris, host city of his Paralympic debut.
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The Paris 2024 KL3 medallists, including champion Guendouz.
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Brahim Guendouz pictured in the IPC’s feature on his sporting journey.
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Guendouz prepares food; the IPC feature also explored his culinary ambitions.
Photo credit: Brahim Guendouz