Paris 2024: Ireland's canoeists step up the prep

Updated / Tuesday, 17 Sep 2024 14:32

Team Ireland's four-strong contingent of canoeists and kayakers were being put through their paces this morning as the start of their Olympics competitions looms on Saturday. RTÉ Sport's Raf Diallo speaks to Team Leader and Canoeing Ireland High Performance Director Jon Mackey at the Nautical Stadium in Vaires-sur-Marne which will host both canoeing and rowing competitions.

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