Milo Duffek Leaves Us

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Milo Duffek                                         Courtesy Milo Duffek, Jr.

Milo Duffek died on February 25th, at the age of 94.  Milo was a legendary figure in the international paddling community.  An innovator in technique, a superlative racer who didn’t need to win, a life-long teacher and athlete, Milo is best remembered as a champion for international exchange and cooperation.

Kent Ford provided this excerpt on Milo Duffek from his documentary, “The Call of the River.”  Kent competed with Milo’s son, Milo Duffek, Jr. in the Olympics and other international slalom events.

In the December, 2022 edition, Carolina Paddler featured this article, The Duffek Maneuver, written by Alton Chewning, and now including new photographs provided by Irmgard Duffek-Milo’s wife, and Milo Duffek, Jr.

Our hearts are with Irmgard, Milo Jr., their family and all the other people who will miss Milo.