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Luuka Jones (born 18 October 1988) is a New Zealand slalom canoeist who has competed at the international level since 2006.
Following the most challenging year of her 16-year international career, shoots of recovery have given the Kiwi hope she could still make Paris 2024 her swansong. But it has been quite the journey to get to this point for the 34-year-old, a trailblazer for New Zealand in the sport.
Luuka Jones will be competing in her fifth Olympic Games at Paris 2024. The Tauranga paddler won a historic silver medal at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games. She qualified seventh for the K1-final, finishing with a stunning run down the 24-gate 242m course in a time of 101.28s.
Date of birth. 1988-10-18. Height. 5' 8" Weight. 148 lbs. Results Women's K1, Heats. 3: Women's K1, Heats: 101.72 Q: 5: Women's K1, Semifinal
Oct 13, 2023 · It's been a rewarding month for the 34-year-old, who gained New Zealand a canoe slalom spot at next year's Olympics and then after 15 years of trying finally won her first World Cup title.
Aug 5, 2016 · BIOGRAPHY. Became the first female canoe slalom athlete at the Beijing Olymics. Qualified for London at the World Champs 2011. Best result in 2011 was Leipzig 19th. PLACE OF RESIDENCE. I live in Auckland, New Zealand from October to May and then spend the season living in Europe. OCCUPATION.
Luuka Jones celebrates her return to the international canoe slalom racing circuit with confirmation of an Olympic quota for New Zealand and title of World Cup Women's Kayak Cross Champion.
