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{{Infobox sportsperson
| name = Noemie Fox
| name = Noemie Fox
| fullname = Noémie Fox
| image = Fox N. – 2023 Canoe Slalom WC Prague 5232.jpg
| image = Fox N. – 2023 Canoe Slalom WC Prague 5232.jpg
| nationality = Australian, French
| nationality = Australian, French
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==Early life==
==Early life==

Fox was born in France, and is Jewish.<ref>[https://thejewishindependent.com.au/jewish-rhythmic-gymnasts-pride-in-fulfilling-her-olympic-dream "Jewish rhythmic gymnast’s pride in fulfilling her Olympic dream; In the first of a series on Australia’s Jewish athletes going to Paris, Alexandra Kiroi-Bogatrevya hopes the games will send a message of peace,"] ''The Jewish Independent'', 11 July 2024.</ref><ref>[https://www.australianjewishnews.com/fox-sisters-shine-canoe-australian-open/ "Fox Sisters Shine at Canoe Australian Open,"] ''Australian Jewish News'', February 23, 2017.</ref> She comes from a canoe slalom family, with her father being former world champion [[Richard Fox (canoeist)|Richard Fox]], her mother and coach [[Myriam Fox-Jerusalmi]] (who won the K1 bronze medal in the [[Atlanta Olympic Games]] in 1996), her aunt [[Rachel Crosbee]] (world championship silver medalist), and her older sister Olympic and world champion [[Jessica Fox (canoeist)|Jessica Fox]].<ref>[https://www.jwire.com.au/noemie-completes-fox-family-olympic-selection/ "Noemie completes Fox family Olympic selection,"] J-Wire, July 1, 2024.</ref>
Fox was born in France, and is Jewish.<ref>[https://thejewishindependent.com.au/jewish-rhythmic-gymnasts-pride-in-fulfilling-her-olympic-dream "Jewish rhythmic gymnast’s pride in fulfilling her Olympic dream; In the first of a series on Australia’s Jewish athletes going to Paris, Alexandra Kiroi-Bogatrevya hopes the games will send a message of peace,"] ''The Jewish Independent'', 11 July 2024.</ref><ref>[https://www.australianjewishnews.com/fox-sisters-shine-canoe-australian-open/ "Fox Sisters Shine at Canoe Australian Open,"] ''Australian Jewish News'', February 23, 2017.</ref> She comes from a canoe slalom family, with her father being former world champion [[Richard Fox (canoeist)|Richard Fox]], her mother and coach [[Myriam Fox-Jerusalmi]] (who won the K1 bronze medal in the [[Atlanta Olympic Games]] in 1996), her aunt [[Rachel Crosbee]] (world championship silver medalist), and her older sister Olympic and world champion [[Jessica Fox (canoeist)|Jessica Fox]].<ref>[https://www.jwire.com.au/noemie-completes-fox-family-olympic-selection/ "Noemie completes Fox family Olympic selection,"] J-Wire, July 1, 2024.</ref>


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===2024 Summer Olympics===
===2024 Summer Olympics===
Fox won the gold medal at the [[Australia at the 2024 Summer Olympics|2024 Paris Olympics]], in the [[Canoeing at the 2024 Summer Olympics – Women's slalom kayak cross|women's slalom kayak cross]] event, becoming the first-ever Olympic champion in that event, at the National Olympic Nautical Stadium of Île-de-France in [[Vaires-sur-Marne]].<ref>[https://www.jwire.com.au/noemie-fox-locks-in-olympic-spot-in-kayak-cross/ "Noemie Fox locks in Olympic spot in kayak cross,"] ''J-Wire'', June 10, 2024.</ref><ref>{{Cite news |date=2024-08-05 |title=Live: Noemie Fox wins kayak cross final to join sister Jess as Paris Olympic gold medallist |url=https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-08-05/paris-olympic-games-live-day-10-hockeyroos-noemie-fox/104130500 |access-date=2024-08-05 |work=ABC News |language=en-AU}}</ref>
Fox won the gold medal at the [[Australia at the 2024 Summer Olympics|2024 Paris Olympics]], in the [[Canoeing at the 2024 Summer Olympics – Women's slalom kayak cross|women's slalom kayak cross]] event, becoming the first-ever Olympic champion in that event, at the National Olympic Nautical Stadium of Île-de-France in [[Vaires-sur-Marne]].<ref>[https://www.jwire.com.au/noemie-fox-locks-in-olympic-spot-in-kayak-cross/ "Noemie Fox locks in Olympic spot in kayak cross,"] ''J-Wire'', June 10, 2024.</ref><ref>{{Cite news |date=2024-08-05 |title=Live: Noemie Fox wins kayak cross final to join sister Jess as Paris Olympic gold medallist |url=https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-08-05/paris-olympic-games-live-day-10-hockeyroos-noemie-fox/104130500 |access-date=2024-08-05 |work=ABC News |language=en-AU}}</ref>

In the time trial she finished 8th. In Round 1, she won the race ahead of Viktoriia Us, Maialen Chourraut and Lois Betteridge. In the heats she was alongside Martina Wegman, Chourraut and her sister Jessica Fox. Noemie won the heat while Jessica came last and was eliminated. In the quarterfinals, Fox was with Luuka Jones, Ricarda Funk and once again Chourraut. In the semi finals Fox was with Elena Lilik, Carole Bouzidi and Jones.
Fox has the distinction of winning every one of her races.
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The Olympic final was against Angela Hug, Kimberley Woods and Lilik.

In the time trial she finished 8th.

In Round 1, she won the race ahead of [[Viktoriia Us]], [[Maialen Chourraut]] and [[Lois Betteridge (canoeist)|Lois Betteridge]].

In the heats she was alongside [[Martina Wegman]], Chourraut and her sister Jessica Fox. Noemie won the heat while Jessica came last and was eliminated.

In the quarterfinals, Fox was with [[Luuka Jones]], [[Ricarda Funk]] and once again Chourraut.

In the semi finals Fox was with [[Elena Lilik]], [[Carole Bouzidi]] and Jones.

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The Olympic final was against [[Angèle Hug]], [[Kimberley Woods]] and Lilik.

Fox's victory meant she and Jessica joined the exclusive club of siblings who have won individual gold at the same Olympics. Others to have done it include Japanese judokas, [[Hifumi Abe]] and sister [[Uta Abe]].


===World Cup individual podiums===
===World Cup individual podiums===
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| '''[[2022 Canoe Slalom World Cup|2022]]''' || align=right| 19 June 2022 ||align=left| [[Kraków-Kolna Canoe Slalom Course|Kraków]] || bgcolor=silver|2nd || Kayak cross
| '''[[2022 Canoe Slalom World Cup|2022]]''' || align=right| 19 June 2022 ||align=left| [[Kraków-Kolna Canoe Slalom Course|Kraków]] || bgcolor=silver|2nd || Kayak cross
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|rowspan=2| '''[[2024 Canoe Slalom World Cup|2024]]''' || align=right| 9 June 2024 ||align=left| [[Prague-Troja Canoeing Centre|Prague]] || bgcolor=silver|2nd || Kayak cross<sup>[[#1|1]]</sup>
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| align=right| 15 September 2024 ||align=left| [[Ivrea Whitewater Stadium|Ivrea]] || bgcolor=cc9966|3rd || Kayak cross
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:<div id="1"></div><sup>1</sup> 2024 Olympic qualifier. Did not count for World Cup rankings.


==See also==
==See also==
*[[List of Jews in sports#Canoeing|List of select Jewish canoeists]]
*[[List of Jews in sports#Canoeing|List of select Jewish canoeists]]
*[[List of Jewish Olympic medalists]]
*[[List of ICF Canoe Slalom World Championships medalists in women's canoe]]
*[[List of ICF Canoe Slalom World Championships medalists in women's canoe]]
*[[List of ICF Canoe Slalom World Championships medalists in women's kayak]]
*[[List of ICF Canoe Slalom World Championships medalists in women's kayak]]
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==External links==
==External links==
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*{{Sports links}}


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Latest revision as of 01:46, 11 October 2024

Noemie Fox
Personal information
Full nameNoémie Fox
NationalityAustralian, French
Born (1997-03-19) 19 March 1997 (age 27)
Marseille, France
Sport
CountryAustralia
SportCanoe slalom
EventC1, K1, Kayak cross
ClubPenrith Valley Canoeing
Medal record
Women's canoe slalom
Representing  Australia
Olympic Games
Gold medal – first place 2024 Paris Kayak cross
World Championships
Gold medal – first place 2019 La Seu d'Urgell C1 team
Gold medal – first place 2023 London K1 team
Silver medal – second place 2017 Pau C1 team
U23 World Championships
Bronze medal – third place 2016 Kraków C1 team
Bronze medal – third place 2017 Bratislava K1 team
Bronze medal – third place 2018 Ivrea C1
Bronze medal – third place 2019 Kraków C1 team
Junior World Championships
Gold medal – first place 2013 Liptovský Mikuláš C1 team
Bronze medal – third place 2015 Foz do Iguaçu K1 team

Noémie Fox (born 19 March 1997) is a French-born Australian slalom canoeist who has competed at the international level since 2013, winning two world championships.[1][2] Fox won the gold medal at the 2024 Paris Olympics in the women's slalom kayak cross, becoming the first-ever Olympic champion in that event.

Early life

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Fox was born in France, and is Jewish.[3][4] She comes from a canoe slalom family, with her father being former world champion Richard Fox, her mother and coach Myriam Fox-Jerusalmi (who won the K1 bronze medal in the Atlanta Olympic Games in 1996), her aunt Rachel Crosbee (world championship silver medalist), and her older sister Olympic and world champion Jessica Fox.[5]

Career

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She won three medals at the ICF Canoe Slalom World Championships with two golds (C1 team: 2019, K1 team: 2023) and a silver (C1 team: 2017).

2024 Summer Olympics

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Fox won the gold medal at the 2024 Paris Olympics, in the women's slalom kayak cross event, becoming the first-ever Olympic champion in that event, at the National Olympic Nautical Stadium of Île-de-France in Vaires-sur-Marne.[6][7]

Fox has the distinction of winning every one of her races.

In the time trial she finished 8th.

In Round 1, she won the race ahead of Viktoriia Us, Maialen Chourraut and Lois Betteridge.

In the heats she was alongside Martina Wegman, Chourraut and her sister Jessica Fox. Noemie won the heat while Jessica came last and was eliminated.

In the quarterfinals, Fox was with Luuka Jones, Ricarda Funk and once again Chourraut.

In the semi finals Fox was with Elena Lilik, Carole Bouzidi and Jones.

The Olympic final was against Angèle Hug, Kimberley Woods and Lilik.

Fox's victory meant she and Jessica joined the exclusive club of siblings who have won individual gold at the same Olympics. Others to have done it include Japanese judokas, Hifumi Abe and sister Uta Abe.

World Cup individual podiums

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Season Date Venue Position Event
2016 11 Jun 2016 La Seu d'Urgell 3rd C1
2022 19 June 2022 Kraków 2nd Kayak cross
2024 9 June 2024 Prague 2nd Kayak cross1
15 September 2024 Ivrea 3rd Kayak cross
1 2024 Olympic qualifier. Did not count for World Cup rankings.

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Noemie Fox (AUS)". CanoeICF.com. 21 September 2019. Retrieved 25 September 2019.
  2. ^ "Noemie FOX (AUS)". CanoeSlalom.net. Retrieved 26 September 2017.
  3. ^ "Jewish rhythmic gymnast’s pride in fulfilling her Olympic dream; In the first of a series on Australia’s Jewish athletes going to Paris, Alexandra Kiroi-Bogatrevya hopes the games will send a message of peace," The Jewish Independent, 11 July 2024.
  4. ^ "Fox Sisters Shine at Canoe Australian Open," Australian Jewish News, February 23, 2017.
  5. ^ "Noemie completes Fox family Olympic selection," J-Wire, July 1, 2024.
  6. ^ "Noemie Fox locks in Olympic spot in kayak cross," J-Wire, June 10, 2024.
  7. ^ "Live: Noemie Fox wins kayak cross final to join sister Jess as Paris Olympic gold medallist". ABC News. 5 August 2024. Retrieved 5 August 2024.
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