Dimitri Marx is a prominent Swiss slalom kayakist and a leading international competitor in Kayak Cross. He is renowned for his pioneering techniques and explosive speed, particularly in Kayak Cross (formerly Extreme Slalom). According to his official profile with the International Canoe Federation, his major achievements include:
World Champion: Secured two U23 World Championship titles in Kayak Cross.
World Cup Victory: Won supreme gold at the 2023 ICF World Cup in Prague.
European Success: Secured multiple medals at the European Championships.
National Success: Crowned the Swiss National Champion in 2024.
After he attended a 7-day meditation retreat at Pai International Meditation Center, he shared his meditation experience in his social media and expected that it would be beneficial to others. The following is his message in Instagram : dimitri_marx98.
“7 days of learning from the monks
Because I’m still in the recovery process of my shoulder, I wanted to work on my mental strength and decided to learn how to meditate.
During my time here, I met some of the happiest, kindest, most genuine, and mentally strongest people I have ever encountered.
They introduced me to the practice of meditation and helped me understand what inner peace truly means.
Their goal is to contribute to a more peaceful and compassionate world.
The insights I gained here will not only support me in sports but also in many aspects of life.
This place is a unique retreat where people live in close connection with nature.
I believe it is an experience that everyone should have at least once in their lifetime. @paimeditationcenter”
