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Irish canoeists get chance to impress

Olympic canoeists Ian Wiley and Mike Corcoran have a last opportunity to confirm their credentials as medal contenders today …

Sat Jun 22 1996 - 01:00

Olympic canoeists Ian Wiley and Mike Corcoran have a last opportunity to confirm their credentials as medal contenders today when they race in what will effectively be a dress rehearsal for Atlanta.

Over 180 Olympic canoeists and kayakers will race in the specially organised event being held at Bourg in the south of France.

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