Etienne Stott facts for kids
 Stott at Our Greatest Team Parade in 2012 |
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| Medal record | ||
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| Men's canoe slalom | ||
Representing  Great Britain |
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| Olympic Games | ||
| Gold | 2012 London | C2 |
| World Championships | ||
| Bronze | 2009 La Seu d'Urgell | C2 team |
| Bronze | 2011 Bratislava | C2 team |
| Bronze | 2015 London | C2 team |
| European Championships | ||
| Gold | 2012 Augsburg | C2 team |
| Silver | 2009 Nottingham | C2 team |
| Bronze | 2009 Nottingham | C2 |
| Bronze | 2010 Bratislava | C2 team |
Etienne Stott (born June 30, 1979) is a famous English canoe slalom athlete. He started competing internationally in 2002. At first, he raced in the K1 category, but then switched to the C2 event in 2005. Etienne retired from the sport in 2016. He is best known for winning a gold medal at the 2012 Summer Olympics in London. This was in the C2 event, where two people paddle a canoe together.
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Etienne Stott's Canoeing Career
Etienne Stott competed in canoe slalom, a sport where athletes race through gates on a challenging whitewater course. He often teamed up with his partner, Tim Baillie, in the C2 event. The "C2" means it's a canoe with two paddlers.
Winning Medals with Tim Baillie
Etienne and Tim won several important medals together. They earned two bronze medals in the C2 team event at the ICF Canoe Slalom World Championships. These wins happened in 2009 and 2011. They also took home a bronze medal in the C2 event at the 2009 European Canoe Slalom Championships in Nottingham, England.
In 2012, Etienne and Tim were part of the British team that won a gold medal. This was at the 2012 European Canoe Slalom Championships in Augsburg, Germany. They were also British Premier Division Champions and British Open Champions.
Olympic Gold at London 2012
The biggest moment in Etienne's career was at the 2012 Summer Olympics in London. He and Tim Baillie competed in the C2 event. They did well in the early races and made it to the semi-final.
In the semi-final, they finished in sixth place, which was just enough to qualify for the final. Because they had the slowest qualifying time, they raced first in the final. They set a time of 106.41 seconds. No other team could beat their time! Etienne and Tim won the gold medal in front of a huge home crowd. Another British team, David Florence and Richard Hounslow, won the silver medal. Winning gold was a huge surprise and an amazing moment for Etienne and Tim.
Partners and Awards
Etienne Stott raced with Tim Baillie from 2005 to 2013. Later, he partnered with Mark Proctor for the 2015 and 2016 seasons.
For his achievements in canoeing, Etienne was given a special award. He was appointed a Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) in 2013. This award recognizes people who have made a big difference in their field. Etienne has also shared that practicing meditation and mindfulness helped him a lot in his sports career.
Major Career Highlights
- 2012 Summer Olympics, London - Gold Medal in Men's C2
- 2011 Australian Open - Penrith Whitewater Stadium - Silver Medal in Men's C2
- 2010 European Championships - Bratislava - Bronze Medal in Men's Team C2
- 2009 World Championships - La Seu d’Urgell - Bronze Medal in Men's Team C2
- 2009 European Championships - Nottingham - Bronze Medal in Men's C2, Silver Medal in Men's Team C2
World Cup Individual Podiums
| Season | Date | Venue | Position | Event |
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| 2007 | 8 Jul 2007 | Tacen | 2nd | C2 |
| 2010 | 3 Jul 2010 | Augsburg | 3rd | C2 |
| 2013 | 30 Jun 2013 | Augsburg | 2nd | C2 |
Etienne Stott's Personal Life
Etienne Stott was born in Manchester, England. He grew up in Bedford, England, and went to Biddenham Upper School. For his college education, he studied Mechanical Engineering at the University of Nottingham.
Environmental Activism
After his canoeing career, Etienne Stott became involved in environmental activism. He is a supporter of Extinction Rebellion, a group that works to raise awareness about climate change.
He is also part of a climate campaign called Champions for Earth. This group believes that dealing with the climate and ecological crisis is extremely important. They think that athletes have a strong voice to share this message. Etienne works with Dave Hampton, a former rower, in this campaign. In October 2021, Etienne Stott participated in a protest at Fawley Refinery in Hampshire, alongside fellow Olympian Laura Baldwin.
See also
In Spanish: Etienne Stott para niños
- 2012 Summer Olympics and Paralympics gold post boxes
