The scene has been set for the 2009 World Champs. More than 1000 athletes from 66 countries will battled it out to be on top of the podium over the next few days. No one was letting go of their spot in the semis easily and we are proud to say that every boat that raced today has made it through into the semifinals!
Shaun started off the morning with his K1 1000m, which he did very well to be placed 3 in a time of 3:37.285, just 1 second off the famous local Canadian talent of Adam Van Koeverden.
The young K2 of Stu and Cam battled out the 1000m, with the big boys, after last racing in U23 a month and a half ago, where they got silver and bronze. Their time was 3:31.898 which takes them through to the next round.
Our K4 were fortunate enough to have a direct entry into the semifinals and according to Markus were the "best they have been" during their heat, finishing in 3:16.674 and having a shot at a final.
Bridgitte Hartley, aka: 'Golden Girl', came a comfortable 2nd in her heat in 4:19.372, making her the fourth faster women on the water today.
After lunch the 500m races got under way... with more great racing from South Africa!
Len Jenkins, in the K1 500m, did very well to claim 4th in 1:54.041. Next up was Bridgitte again, feeling good into the head wind with a third in 2:03.604.
Last race for our team was Ruby and Mike in the K2 for 500m. They had a solid heat coming in fourth in 1:38.794.
The competition is incredibly steep! A huge jump from the World Cups in Europe earlier this year, but we are feeling confident for the next stage that tomorrow brings
with the semifinals.
We are still waiting on the official semifinal draws from the organisers but keep checking the http://www.canoe09.ca/ website for up dates on full race results and start lists.
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