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Slovakia grabs men's C2, women's K1 golds in canoe/kayak slalom China open

Slovakia grabs men's C2, women's K1 golds in canoe/kayak slalom China open

Slovakia was the biggest winner on Sunday after it clinched both the men's canoe double (C2) and women's kayak single (K1) gold medals in China Open. The twins Peter Hochschorner/Pavol Hochschorner finished the two outings at the C2's semifinal and final in 204.45 seconds, ahead of Frenchmen Cedric Forgit/Martin Braud and German Felix Michel/ Sebastian Piersig. [Full story]

Olympic City

Welcome to BeijingWelcome to BeijingIn 2008, when you are at the grand occasion of the Olympic Games with the theme slogan of "One World One Dream", you will also find yourselves experiencing the oriental ancient civilization of Beijing. Beijing was the capital city of the Liao, Jin, Yuan, Ming and Qing Dynasties of China. The largest palace of the world, the Forbidden City, is located on the central axis of Beijing city. More>>

Competition Schedule

Time Match
15:00-15:44, 16th Men C1 Heats 1st Run
15:52-16:58, 16th Men K1 Heats 1st Run
17:08-17:52, 16th Men C1 Heats 2nd Run
18:00-19:06, 16th Men K1 Heats 2nd Run
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Competition Venue

Shunyi Olympic Rowing-Canoeing ParkShunyi Olympic Rowing-Canoeing ParkLocation: Beijing's Shunyi District More>>

Olympic Sport

Canoe/Kayak -- SlalomCanoe/Kayak -- SlalomA whalebone and driftwood frame, with a sea-lion skin stretched tautly over it and waterproofed with whale fat, hardly suggests a budding Olympic sport. More>>