Oklahoma City's RIVERSPORT to Host 2024 Team USA Olympic Trials for Canoe/Kayak Events

RIVERSPORT in Oklahoma City will host the 2024 Olympic Team Trials for Canoe/Kayak Slalom and Kayak Cross. The event will occur on the city's MAPS 3 whitewater rapids on April 26 and 27, 2024. Top canoe slalom athletes from the United States will compete for a spot on the US Olympic Team. The winners will participate in the 2024 Paris Games in July. The event is open to the public with free admission, and parking is available for $10.

The competition will start at 9 a.m. on Friday and continue until 1:30 p.m. It will resume at the same time on Saturday and end at 7:00 p.m. The Jeremy Rowe band will perform live music after the races. The athletes selected for the Paris Games will be announced, followed by a firework show at the whitewater center.

The Canoe/Kayak Slalom event will involve athletes navigating the rapids through downstream and upstream gates. Spectators can watch from along the channel. The Kayak Cross, a new Olympic event, will feature kayakers racing from a 10-foot ramp and performing a series of maneuvers, including a 360 roll.

The weekend will also include the Olympic Experience, an interactive event where attendees can try various Olympic sports. Activities include indoor rowing, kayaking, climbing, gymnastics, and esports. Children can earn a medal by completing all activities. The Olympic Experience will be open both days, with different activities at specific times.

The event will showcase top American canoe slalom athletes competing for a place on the US Olympic Team. The combination of competition, live music, and fireworks will provide entertainment for all attendees.

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