Army canoeists paddle to victory in preparation for Inter Services

Soldiers across the Army have taken to the Thames for the Army Canoe Championships as they prepare for this year's Inter Services Sprint Championships. 

The sprint events includes races over 200m, 500m and 1,000m distances, and also a marathon event to really test endurance. 

The sport at military level is still recovering from the pandemic, but that hasn't discouraged canoeing veterans and newcomers from picking up the paddle. 

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This year's Inter Services Championships will be held as part of the British Canoeing National Regetta, which takes place in Nottingham on 2 and 3 September.