The stage is set for the International Canoe Federation Canoe Sprint and Paracanoe World Cup in Montreal, Canada.
The Olympic Basin at Parc Jean-Drapeau plays host from July 9 to 12 as rising stars and decorated paddlers battle for glory.
Here is a list of notable facts and figures for the World Cup in Montreal.
Click here for the live start lists and results from Montreal
671 – Overall athletes will take to the start line.
110 – Paracanoe athletes specifically will compete
64 - Nations will participate in the World Cup.
31 - Canadian athletes will compete for the home nation.
5 - Continents will be represented.
15 - Is the age of South Korea’s Onyu Hong who will be the youngest competitor in Montre.
49 - is the age of the oldest athlete competing, Denmark’s Chinette Karina Lauridsen. She took gold at the 2008 Paralympic Games in swimming.
37 - Athletes are representing Spain, making them the largest team in Montreal.
3 - time Olympic medallist Katie Vincent will compete on home waters.
36 - gold medals will be up for grabs as competitors battle it out on the water.
50 – years since Montreal hosted the 1976 Olympic Games.
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