American Open-Canoe & Kayak World Series

Event Recap

Peter Kauzer from Slovenia won last World Series race American Open 2008 and with three victories during this season he become a over all World Series winner for year 2008.

Only two boats had a chance to win amazing Nissan Qashqai 4x4 before last race in Deep Creek (USA). Kayaker Peter Kauzer (SLO) and C2 paddlers Skantar's (SVK)  had to win today. Both confirmed top form and won today in their classes, but because Skantar's missed World Series race in Germany, first over all World Series winner in the history become "Pero" Kauzer.

Congratulation to Pero and we wish all athletes good luck next year on the World Series 2009 competitions.

Alexander Slafkovsky won C1 class today. Best girl in the kayak was Jessica Groeneveld from Canada and in the C1 Hailey Thompson from USA.

Videos and pictures from American Open 2008 will be available from tomorrow on World Series pages and World Series YouTube channel.