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Benjamin Savšek
Best known as: Beni
Hometown: Ljubljana - Slovenia
Living now: Ljubljana Gameljne
Discipline: Canoe Slalom
Class: C-1
Current boats: Vajda MM3
Shaft of choice: Vajda C-1 wide
Big volume or tight and technical: Big volume and technical
Favourite paddling spot: Soča river – Bovec Slovenia
How did you get into paddling: I grew up by the Sava river in Tacen. My two older brothers started paddling before, so I was very excited to join. I set down in kayak for the first time and was totally drawn into it. Love at first sight
Achievements: Olympic Champion – Tokyo 2020, World Champion 2017 & 2023, European Champion 2012, 2019, 2020. Vice-World Champion 2014,2015.
What's next... ambitions / plans: Olympic Games in Paris 2024
Best things about paddling: Pure water, pure joy.
Best boating moment: When I crossed the finish line at Olympic Games in Tokyo. Otherwise, that felling of freedom every time when paddling down the beautiful Soča river.
Worst boating moment: When I had a knee injury, beginning of 2019.
Any other Hobbies: Windsurfing for fun, playing with gadgets
Ultimate worldwide destination: Still exploring
Favourite Stuff Section: gadgets
Food: Everything better than three days nothing. Quite fond of Italian cuisine
Drink: Ice cold…
Music: Rock
Movie: Forrest Gump
Read: Jorge Bucay – Let Me Tell You a Story
