Jacob Schopf - Speaker

Speaker, Elite Sprint Canoeist and Olympic Medalist
Berlin
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Jacob Schopf | Speaker Biography

Olympic gold medalist in K2 canoeing
Six-time world championship medallist
Famed for rapid ascent in canoeing

Jacob Schopf is a German sprint canoeist. He is among the fastest in the world, having made his Olympic debut at Tokyo 2020, where he won a silver medal in the K2 1000m with veteran Max. He is a six-time world championship medallist, with four golds, one silver, and one bronze.

His journey began at the age of eight when he started sprint canoeing at the Köpenick Canoe Sports Club in Berlin. He discovered the sport through his school friend Claas, and his first coach, Philip, supported him. In 2011, he moved to Flatow Secondary School and joined the junior national team in 2015. At the Junior World Championships in Montemor-o-Velho, he finished fourth in the K4 event. He won his first Junior World Championship title in 2016 in Minsk, securing gold in the K1. The following year, he defended his title and added another gold in the K4.

After two years with the junior team, he qualified for the senior national team in 2018. At the World Championships in Montemor-o-Velho, he won his first senior world title in the K4. The next year, he partnered with Max in the K2, forming the "Generations Boat," and won their first World Championship title together in Szeged.

In January 2020, he joined the Canoe Club Potsdam, relocating from Berlin to train with a strong group. He secured his spot at the Tokyo Olympics in May 2021 with a victory at the World Cup in Szeged, where he and Max won silver.

He completed his Abitur at Flatow Secondary School in 2018 with an average grade of 2.0. Since September 2018, he has served as a sports soldier in the German Armed Forces, currently holding the rank of Staff Sergeant. He began studying Sport and Geography Education at Humboldt University in Berlin in 2018 and transferred to the University of Potsdam in 2020, where he continues to live and train.

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*What topics does Jacob Schopf specialise in?*
Jacob Schopf specialises in talking about sprint canoeing, Olympic competition, sports education and more.

*How can I book Jacob Schopf for my event?*
You can book Jacob Schopf by contacting PepTalk. We can usually share speaker availability and fee information within hours.

*Does Jacob Schopf offer virtual speaking engagements?*
Yes, Jacob Schopf offers virtual speaker bookings for webinars, online conferences, and remote or distributed team engagements.

Why Should You Book Jacob Schopf?

Book Jacob Schopf for your event to inspire and engage your audience with his remarkable journey as an elite athlete. His experiences in overcoming challenges and achieving excellence in sprint canoeing will resonate deeply, motivating attendees to pursue their own goals with determination and resilience.

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