Samuel Hernanz

Samuel Hernanz Obrador (Spanish pronunciation: [saˈmwel eɾˈnanθ oβɾaˈðoɾ]; born 15 April 1986) is a French-born Spanish slalom canoeist who has competed at the international level since 2004[1] He represented France in his first international season.

This article uses Spanish naming customs: the first or paternal family name is Hernanz and the second or maternal family name is Obrador.
Samuel Hernanz
Personal information
NationalitySpanish
Born (1986-04-15) 15 April 1986
Tarbes, France
Height1.80 m (5 ft 11 in)
Weight75 kg (165 lb)
Sport
CountrySpain
SportCanoe slalom
Event(s)K1
ClubAtlético San Sebastian
Medal record
Men's canoe slalom
Representing  France
Junior World Championships
2004 LoferK1 team
Representing  Spain
World Championships
2019 La Seu d'UrgellK1 team
European Championships
2011 La Seu d'UrgellK1
2014 ViennaK1
2016 Liptovský MikulášK1 team
U23 European Championships
2008 SolkanK1
2009 Liptovský MikulášK1

Hernanz won a gold medal in the K1 team event at the 2019 ICF Canoe Slalom World Championships in La Seu d'Urgell. He also won one silver and two bronzes at the European Championships.[2]

At the 2012 Summer Olympics he competed in the K1 event[3] where he finished in 5th place.

His father Richard represented France in canoe slalom.[4]

World Cup individual podiums
Season Date Venue Position Event
20112 Jul 2011L'Argentière-la-Bessée2ndK1
20136 Jul 2013La Seu d'Urgell3rdK1
20142 Aug 2014La Seu d'Urgell1stK1
20158 Aug 2015La Seu d'Urgell2ndK1
201618 Jun 2016Pau1stK1
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References
  1. "Samuel Hernanz". Sports-Reference.com. Archived from the original on 17 April 2020. Retrieved 3 December 2017.
  2. "Samuel HERNANZ". CanoeSlalom.net. Retrieved 3 December 2017.
  3. "Samuel Hernanz". London 2012. The London Organising Committee of the Olympic Games and Paralympic Games Limited. Archived from the original on 11 September 2012. Retrieved 13 September 2012.
  4. "Samuel Hernanz (ESP)". CanoeICF.com. Retrieved 13 January 2018.
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