McGregor gives Berg River miss

– Eleven-time champion Hank McGregor has confirmed that he will not be taking part in the Berg River Canoe Marathon from July 12-15, leaving the door ajar for a new name to be engraved on the trophy.

The 39-year-old defending champion is regularly conflicted about which international events to contest at this congested time in the global paddling calendar and has opted out of the Berg this year to compete in a number of international surfski races. – ANA

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