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Paracanoeists will get their medals on Saturday
There are 81 paracanoeists competing at the European Canoe Sprint Seniors Championships 2015 in Račice. Some of them advanced to finala and some of them went straight for medals. Paracanoe disciplines will continue on Saturday afternoon. First two semifinal races take place, then six finals are on the program. All ceremony medals will take place on Saturday.
The Olympic champion Brendel: I will give it everything in the final
Not even the unpopular races in the early morning hours stopped Sebastian Brendel (Germany) from easily reaching the final of C1 1000 m. One of the biggest stars of this year’s European Canoe Sprint Seniors Championships dominated his race with a comfortable lead and advanced directly to Saturday’s final.
The Olympic champion from London 2012 was happy with his first important race of this season. “Considering that the race was so early, I’m satisfied,” Brendel who had to be at the start at 8:14 said with smile. “I am not really a morning person, although I had to get used to getting up as I have two children. Fortunately, tomorrow`s finals starts one hour later.”
Read more: The Olympic champion Brendel: I will give it everything in the final
The European championships has started
All of the teams were presented, the national anthem of the host country was played and the flags are already hanging out. The European Canoe Sprint Seniors Championships 2015 in Račice has started.
„I believe that the organizing committee is well prepared for such a great event which opens the international competitions,” Albert Woods, President of the European Canoe Association, said during the Opening ceremony. He also wished all of the participants successful start into the new season.
Watch the championships online or on TV
HERE you can find detailed schedule of TV coverage of the ECA European Canoe Sprint Seniors championships.
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