Martin Fuksa (Czech pronunciation: [ˈmarcɪn ˈfuksa]; born 30 April 1993) is a Czech sprint canoeist. Three-time world champion (in C-1 500 and C-1 1000 metres), Fuksa won the gold medal at the 2024 Summer Olympics in the C-1 1000 metres event.[1]
Career
Fuksa and his brother Petr represented the Czech Republic together in the men's C-2 1000 metres event at the 2020 Summer Olympics.[2]
Personal life
Fuksa is the son of former canoeist Petr Fuksa, and the brother of Petr Fuksa Jr.
Major results
Olympic Games
| Year | C-1 200 | C-1 1000 | C-2 500 | C-2 1000 |
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| 2016 | 9 | 5 | — | |
| 2020 | — | 5 | — | 2 FB |
| 2024 | — |  |
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World championships
| Year | C-1 200 | C-1 500 | C-1 1000 | C-2 500 | C-2 1000 |
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| 2011 | 3 FB | 6 | |||
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| 2019 | 5 | 9 | |||
| 2021 | — |
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European championships
| Year | C-1 200 | C-1 500 | C-1 1000 | C-2 500 | C-2 1000 |
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| 2012 | 1 FB |
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| 2013 | 6 |
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| 2015 | 4 |
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| 2016 | 5 |
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| 2017 | 4 |
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| 2018 | 7 |
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| 2019 | 5 SF | — | 9 | — | 6 |
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References
- ^ "Fuksa je olympijským vítězem! Neuvěřitelný, zářil šampion. Česko má třetí medaili". Aktuálně.cz (in Czech). Economia. 9 August 2024. Retrieved 9 August 2024.
- ^ "Canoe Sprint - Team FUKSA Petr / FUKSA Martin". olympics.com. Retrieved 7 August 2021.
External links
- Martin Fuksa at the International Canoe Federation
- Martin Fuksa at Olympics.com
- Martin Fuksa at the Czech Olympic Committee (in Czech)
- Martin Fuksa at Olympedia
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