Ariane Herde - Canoeslalom
Canoeslalom is a dynamic and powerful sport, it demands a high level of skill,concentration and precision. There are 4 disciplines: single kajak for men and women (K1) and canadian single and double for men.
As Ariane Herde achieved a place under the best 14 nations at the World-Champioships in Brazil last year, the Netherlands were among the first nations to become a definite startposition for the womens KI at the Olympic Games in Peking. This also gave Ariane Herde the opportunity to take part in the pre-olympics last year and a nomination from the NOC*NSF (Dutch Olympic Committee) for the Games in Peking 2008.