Andrej Jelenc
About
Andrej Jelenc has been an ICF Board Member since 2015. In 2023, he was elected as the European Canoe Association Vice President.
A successful international athlete and coach, Jelenc has vast experience across sectors, including in teaching.
He was a team leader of the Slovenian Canoe Slalom and Canoe Sprin teams at the 1996, 2000, 2004, 2008 and 2012 Olympic Games. At the Tokyo 2020 Games, he was the team leader of the Canoe Sprint team.
Career in sports administration
2015-present ICF Board Member
2015-present - European Canoe Association Board Member
2023-present European Canoe Association Vice President
2016-present – Director of Canoe Federation of Slovenia
1990-2003 - Member of the Expert Council of the Slovenian Kayaking Association
1992-2004 - Member of the Expert Council of the Ljubljana Sports Association,
1999 - 2010 - Member of the Expert Council for Sport at the Government of the Republic of Slovenia
2012-2017 and 2023-present - Member of the Council of the Foundation for Financing Sports Organizations in the Republic of Slovenia
Sports practised
Jelenc was a Wildwater Canoeing world champion. He represented Slovenia and won C1 gold medal at the World Championships in 1989. He also has a silver and bronze from 1993 and 1991, respectively. He has also excelled at ICF World Cups and at continental level.
Honours
Bloudek Plaque 1985
Bloudek Award 1989
Included in the Hall of Slovenian Sports Heroes 2013
IOC Recognition - Sport Beyond Borders 2017
Contact
Andrej Jelenc – Continental Representative (Europe)
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