Noemie Fox

Noemie Fox was born on March 19, 1997, in Marseille, France, into a family with a strong legacy in canoe slalom. Her father, Richard Fox, was a world champion representing Great Britain, and her mother, Myriam Fox-Jerusalmi, earned an Olympic medal for France at Atlanta 1996. Her aunt, Rachel Crossbee, also achieved a World Championships medal. Noemie’s older sister, Jessica Fox, is a three-time Olympic gold medalist, and both sisters are coached by their mother. Noemie commenced paddling at a young age, beginning professional competition at 14. Her international debut in 2013 saw her secure a gold medal at the Junior World Championships in Slovakia.

Her career progressed steadily, with Noemie earning her first U23 World Championships medal in 2016. The following year, 2017, marked her first senior World Championships medal. She consistently achieved medals at major events, becoming a recognized name in the sport. In 2019, at the age of 22, Noemie Fox became a world champion in the canoe team event. She continued this success by winning another gold medal at the 2023 World Championships, this time in the kayak team discipline. Her qualification for the Paris 2024 Olympic Games was secured after she earned a silver medal at the Canoe Slalom World Cup 2024. At the Paris 2024 Olympics, Noemie focused on kayak cross, an event making its Olympic debut. She won every race leading up to the final, including a heat victory over her sister Jessica. In the final, she competed against Angele Hug (France), Kimberley Woods (Great Britain), and Elena Lilik (Germany), ultimately securing the gold medal, becoming the first-ever Olympic champion in kayak cross. This achievement made her and her sister Jessica one of the few sibling pairs to win individual gold medals at the same Olympic Games. Noemie continues to compete, including at the ICF Canoe Slalom World Championships in Sydney in 2025.