Jess and Noémie Fox discuss Olympic rivalry and sisterhood
Olympic champion kayakers Jess and Noémie Fox have reflected on their complex relationship involving both intense rivalry and sisterly support. Born in Marseille, the sisters moved to Australia in 2000 after their father became the head coach of the Australian canoe slalom team for the Sydney Olympics.
Noémie Fox described the challenges of competing in a sport where only one spot is available for the Olympics, noting the pressure of having to beat her sister to qualify. The sisters come from a family of elite athletes, as both of their parents were also Olympic kayakers.
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Australia · Jess Fox · Marseille · Noemie Fox
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What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.
- [● 3 SOURCES] Noémie Fox placed 11th at her first world junior championships. www.smh.com.au · www.brisbanetimes.com.au · www.theage.com.au
- [● 3 SOURCES] Jess and Noémie Fox were born in Marseille, France. www.smh.com.au · www.brisbanetimes.com.au · www.theage.com.au
- [● 3 SOURCES] Both parents of Jess and Noémie Fox were Olympic kayakers. www.smh.com.au · www.brisbanetimes.com.au · www.theage.com.au
- [● 3 SOURCES] The Fox family moved to Australia in 2000. www.smh.com.au · www.brisbanetimes.com.au · www.theage.com.au
- [● 3 SOURCES] Jess Fox won her first world championship in 2013. www.smh.com.au · www.brisbanetimes.com.au · www.theage.com.au
- [● 3 SOURCES] The sisters' father became the head coach of the Australian canoe slalom team for the Sydney Olympics. www.smh.com.au · www.brisbanetimes.com.au · www.theage.com.au