Benjamin Boukpeti
Benjamin Kudjow Thomas Boukpeti (born August 4, 1981 in Lagny-sur-Marne, France) is a Togolese kayaker.
Although born in France he chose to represent Togo, the country of his parents. Competing in the 2004 Olympics in Athens, Greece, he received 15th place in the first heat of the Men's K1 Kayak Single and 18th place in the semifinal.
In the 2008 Olympics in Beijing, China, Boukpeti led after the semifinal, eventually claiming the Bronze medal in the K1 Kayak Single, the first ever Olympic medal for Togo.[1][2] After clinching his medal Boukpeti snapped his paddle over his kayak in celebration.
References
- ^ Togo paddler tops Men's Slalom K1 semi. Beijing 2008. 2008-09-12
- ^ Olympic Medal: M K1 Slalom. UPI.com. 2008-09-12
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