The New Zealand Olympic Committee has confirmed today the selection of Rotorua-based canoe slalom paddlers Mike Dawson (25) and Luuka Jones (23) to the New Zealand Olympic Team to London 2012.
Dawson becomes the first New Zealander to represent New Zealand in men’s canoe slalom since the 1996 Olympic Games in Atlanta.
The selection announcement follows strong performances from the two athletes confirming their spots inside the world top 16 in their sport and meeting the tough New Zealand Olympic Committee criteria. Jones and Dawson will compete in K1W and K1M respectively.