2005 Champion Award

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Davey Hearn U.S.A. | return

Davey Hearn dominated the top levels of canoe slalom for over a decade (with Jon Lugbill). He was instrumental in collaboration with other top racers, in designing the Max series of canoes that revolutionized slalom racing.

As a competitor, he performed consistently over much of his more than twenty-five year career. His return to the top of the podium in 1995 for a second individual World Championship title ten years after his first, along with three Olympic appearances underscores his influence on the sport over his 26 year competitive career.

Champion Accomplishments:

Two-time Gold Medalist: ’85 & ’95 World Championship
Five-time Silver Medalist: ’79, ’81, ’83, ’87, ‘89 World Championship
Three-time Silver Overall Medalist: ’88, ’93, ‘97 World Cup
Bronze Overall Medalist: ’90 World Cup
Three-time Olympian: ’92, ’96, and ’00 Olympics

Other Accomplishments:

Nineteen-time National C1 Champion (1976 to 2001)
Seven-time National C2 Champion (1977 to 1986)
National C1 Wildwater Champion (1980)
National C2 Wildwater Champion (1978)
US Olympic Committee Top 10 Sportsman of the Tear (1995)
USA Canoe Kayak Male Athlete of the Year (1995)
Designed more than 20 canoes used worldwide (with Jon Lugbill, Bob Robson, and David Knight)
Whitewater courses design consultant
Coach and advocate for slalom racing both nationally and internationally. Part of international athlete lobbying effort to ensure slalom venue in the 2000 Olympics.