Adam Van Koeverden

Biographical information

RolesCompeted in Olympic Games • Other
SexMale
Full nameAdam Joseph•Van Koeverden
Used nameAdam•Van Koeverden
Born29 January 1982 in Toronto, Ontario (CAN)
Measurements182 cm / 85 kg
AffiliationsBurloak Canoe Club, Oakville (CAN) / McMaster Marauders, Hamilton (CAN)
NOC Canada
Medals OG
Gold 1
Silver 2
Bronze 1
Total 4

Biography

Adam Van Koeverden had the following podium finishes at the Flatwater World Championships: 1st 2007 K1 500 m, 1st 2011 K1 1000 m, 2nd 2003 K1 1000 m, 2nd 2005 K1 1000 m, 2nd 2007 K1 1000 m, 3rd 2005 K1 500 m, 3rd 2009 K1 1000 m, 3rd 2010 K1 500 m.

Results

Games Discipline (Sport) / Event NOC / Team Pos Medal As
2004 Summer Olympics Canoe Sprint (Canoeing) CAN Adam Van Koeverden
Kayak Singles, 500 metres, Men (Olympic) 1 Gold
Kayak Singles, 1,000 metres, Men (Olympic) 3 Bronze
2008 Summer Olympics Canoe Sprint (Canoeing) CAN Adam Van Koeverden
Kayak Singles, 500 metres, Men (Olympic) 2 Silver
Kayak Singles, 1,000 metres, Men (Olympic) 8
2012 Summer Olympics Canoe Sprint (Canoeing) CAN Adam Van Koeverden
Kayak Singles, 1,000 metres, Men (Olympic) 2 Silver
2016 Summer Olympics Canoe Sprint (Canoeing) CAN Adam Van Koeverden
Kayak Singles, 1,000 metres, Men (Olympic) 9

Other participations

Games Role NOC As
2004 Summer Olympics Flagbearer at the Closing Ceremony CAN Adam Van Koeverden
2008 Summer Olympics Flagbearer at the Opening Ceremony CAN Adam Van Koeverden

Special Notes