Stephen Train

Stephen David "Steve" Train (born 23 February 1962) is a British sprint canoer and marathon canoeist who competed from the mid-1980s to the early 2000s (decade). He won six medals at the ICF Canoe Sprint World Championships with two silvers (C-2 10000 m: 1985, 1995), and four bronzes (C-2 1000 m: 1997, C-2 10000 m: 1987, 1989, 1991).

Stephen Train
Train at the 1984 Olympics
Personal information
Born23 February 1962 (1962-02-23) (age 58)
Sunderland, Tyne and Wear, England
Height173 cm (5 ft 8 in)
Weight80 kg (176 lb)
Sport
SportCanoe sprint
ClubFladbury Canoe & Kayak Club[1]

Between 1984 and 2000 Train competed in five Summer Olympics, earning his best finish of sixth twice (C-1 1000 m in 1984 and C-2 1000 m in 1996).[1]

Train has also won three Marathon World Championships, in 1988, 1996 and 1998, competing in C-2 with his brother Andrew Train.[1]

References

  1. Stephen Train. sports-reference.com


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