Noemie Fox has just missed out on a dream start to the ICF Slalom World Championships, finishing fifth in the kayak cross time trials.

Reigning Olympic kayak cross champion Fox was Australia's best on Monday but missed out on a podium finish on the first day of the championships at Penrith Whitewater Stadium by 0.12 seconds.

Swiss paddler Alena Marx set an unbeatable time of 62.09 seconds to take gold.

Slovenia's Ajda Novak was second, with Brazilian kayaker Ana Satila in third.

Jess Fox puts aside shock of surgery to support teammates Photo shows Young athlete Codie Davidson holds a paddle and smiles as she stands next to fellow canoe slalom athlete Jess Fox

Jess Fox says she's recovering well from her recent surgery, and while she's disappointed to miss her home World Championshi

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