Mansfield paracanoe athlete crowned world champion

Charlotte Henshaw from Mansfield has been crowned world champion on day four of the Canoe Sprint and Paracanoe World Championships in Poland, just 10 days after she was hospitalised with cellulitis.

Charlotte spoke to Sparky about her achievement.

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02 September 2026

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