Grant Clancy

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Grant Clancy (born 2001) is a New Zealand Olympic canoeist and kayaker specialising in the sprints. He competed in the men's C2 500 metres and K-4 500 metres events at the 2024 Summer Olympics. [1] He was born in Auckland and was educated at St Peter's College. Forming competing for Piha SLSC he has since moved to race for Red Beach SLSC. [2]

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References

  1. ↑ Grant Clancy at the New Zealand Olympic Committee
  2. ↑ "Headmaster's message". St Peter's College Newsletter. No. 11. 2 August 2024. Retrieved 20 August 2024.


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