Tomáš Rak

DOB: May 19th, 1989

Natural habitat: Canoe Slalom (C1)

Nationality: CZE

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Career Highlights:

+3rd place European Championship Prague 2018

+ 3rd place European Championship Teams Prague 2018

+8th place World Championship - Rio de Janeiro 2018

+2nd place European Championship Teams Markkleeberg 2015

+1st place Riverside Cross Race Prague 2015, 2016, 2018

+4th place European Championship U23 Solkan 2012

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Where did you start with paddling?

"I started in Hradec Kralove - city in Eastern Czechia and my coaches Jaromir Indruch and Jiri Karlovsky taught me how to love sport and how to be focused and have a drive. These things all together were the best what they could have given me."

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Why are you doing this sport?

"I always liked doing this sport, and simply love paddling and that feeling of flow on the water."

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What is your most favorite course?

"Each course is interesting in some way but the Olympic course in Athens had a special charm."

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What is the best part of training and what is the worst?

"The best part is when the training starts. I am always looking forward to my training and maybe it sounds like a cliche, but I really like every training. And the worst is to change clothes in bad weather. :/"

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What is your best paddling experience?

"To listen to the Czech national anthem at the podium."

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Who has influenced you the most in kayaking?

"I am always trying to find the best things from the best guys in my category. I like to examine videos and also the athletes' live rides out there."

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What are your future goals and plans?

"Still go ahead and to race at the Olympic Games."

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What are your other hobbies?

"Other sports, drawing, painting - check my Instagram, business, good food, traveling, dance and music."

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Who is the best kayaker/canoeist in the world?

"I am working on being the one eventually. But there is still lot of work to do. And the best? Every year the current World Champion. :))"

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Who do you like to follow on IG the most and why?

"Beautiful women and art. And why? Because I use Instagram like relax and inspiration."

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Contact: 

FB/Tomáš Rak

@tomas.rak