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Gayle Mayes
Gayle Joy Mayes (born 30 December 1956) is an Australian sprint and marathon canoeist who competed in the early 1990s. She was a member of Australian Women Canoeing team at the 1992 Summer Olympics in Barcelona and finished in 8th place at the K-4 500 m event. She received a PhD in Tourism from the University of the Sunshine Coast in 2009. Since 2000, she is a lecturer at the University of the Sunshine Coast in Queensland ) , nickname = Sunshine State , image_map = Queensland in Australia.svg , map_caption = Location of Queensland in Australia , subdivision_type = Country , subdivision_name = Australia , established_title = Before federation , established_ ..., where she teaches in Tourism, Leisure & Events Management and Sport Marketing.http://www.usc.edu.au/University/AcademicFaculties/Business/Staff/005762.htm Mayes' profile at U. of S. C. References 1956 births Australian female canoeists Canoeists at the 1992 Summer Olympics Living people Olympic canoeis ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Canoe Racing
A canoe is a lightweight narrow watercraft, water vessel, typically pointed at both ends and open on top, propelled by one or more seated or kneeling paddlers facing the direction of travel and using a single-bladed paddle. In British English, the term ''canoe'' can also refer to a kayak, while canoes are called Canadian (canoe), Canadian or open canoes to distinguish them from kayaks. Canoes were developed by cultures all over the world, including some designed for use with sails or outriggers. Until the mid-19th century, the canoe was an important means of transport for exploration and trade, and in some places is still used as such, sometimes with the addition of an outboard motor. Where the canoe played a key role in history, such as the Northern United States, Canada, and New Zealand, it remains an important theme in popular culture. Canoes are now Canoeing, widely used for competition and pleasure, such as Canoe racing, racing, whitewater canoeing, whitewater, touring ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
