Canoeing at the 2008 Summer Olympics – Men's K-2 500 metres
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The men's K-2 500 metres competition in canoeing at the 2008 Summer Olympics
will take place at the Shunyi Olympic Rowing-Canoeing Park
in Beijing
. The K-2 event is raced in two-person kayak
s. This would be the last time the event would take place at the Summer Olympics. On 13 August 2009, it was announced by the International Canoe Federation
that the men's 500 m events would be replaced by 200 m events at the 2012 Summer Olympics
with one of them being K-1 200 m for the women. The other events for men at 200 m will be C-1, C-2, and K-1.
Competition consists of three rounds: the heats, the semifinals, and the final. All boats compete in the heats. The top three finishers in each of the two heats advances directly to the final, while the nine fastest times in both heats move on to the semifinals. The top three finishers in the semifinal join the heats winners in the final.
Heats took place on August 19, semifinals will take place on August 21, and finals on August 23.
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Canoeing at the 2008 Summer Olympics
Canoeing competitions at the Beijing 2008 Summer Olympics were held from August 11 to August 23 at the Shunyi Olympic Rowing-Canoeing Park in Beijing....
will take place at the Shunyi Olympic Rowing-Canoeing Park
Shunyi Olympic Rowing-Canoeing Park
The Shunyi Olympic Rowing-Canoeing Park is the new, purpose-built venue for the rowing, canoeing and 10 km open-water swimming events in the 2008 Summer Olympics. It is located in Mapo Village in the Shunyi District in Beijing....
in Beijing
Beijing
Beijing , also known as Peking , is the capital of the People's Republic of China and one of the most populous cities in the world, with a population of 19,612,368 as of 2010. The city is the country's political, cultural, and educational center, and home to the headquarters for most of China's...
. The K-2 event is raced in two-person kayak
Kayak
A kayak is a small, relatively narrow, human-powered boat primarily designed to be manually propelled by means of a double blade paddle.The traditional kayak has a covered deck and one or more cockpits, each seating one paddler...
s. This would be the last time the event would take place at the Summer Olympics. On 13 August 2009, it was announced by the International Canoe Federation
International Canoe Federation
The International Canoe Federation is the umbrella organization of all national canoe organizations worldwide. It is headquartered in Lausanne, Switzerland, and administers all aspects of canoe sport worldwide...
that the men's 500 m events would be replaced by 200 m events at the 2012 Summer Olympics
2012 Summer Olympics
The 2012 Summer Olympic Games, officially known as the "London 2012 Olympic Games", are scheduled to take place in London, England, United Kingdom from 27 July to 12 August 2012...
with one of them being K-1 200 m for the women. The other events for men at 200 m will be C-1, C-2, and K-1.
Competition consists of three rounds: the heats, the semifinals, and the final. All boats compete in the heats. The top three finishers in each of the two heats advances directly to the final, while the nine fastest times in both heats move on to the semifinals. The top three finishers in the semifinal join the heats winners in the final.
Heats took place on August 19, semifinals will take place on August 21, and finals on August 23.
Schedule
All times are China Standard Time (UTC+8UTC+8
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| Date | Time | Round |
|---|---|---|
| Tuesday, August 19, 2008 | 17:10-17:30 | Heats |
| Thursday, August 21, 2008 | 16:40-16:50 | Semifinal |
| Saturday, August 23, 2008 | 16:35-16:50 | Final |
Medalists
Heats
Qualification Rules: 1..3->Final, 4..7->Semifinal + 8th best time, Rest OutHeat 1
| Rank | Athletes | Country | Time | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ronald Rauhe Ronald Rauhe Ronald Rauhe is a German sprint canoer who has competed since 1997. Competing in three Summer Olympics, he won a complete set of medals in the K-2 500 m event... , Tim Wieskötter Tim Wieskötter Tim Wieskötter is a German sprint canoer who has competed since the late 1990s... |
1:28.736 | QF | |
| 2 | Vincent Lecrubier Vincent Lecrubier Vincent Lecrubier is a French sprint canoer who has competed since the late 2000s. He won a silver medal in the K-4 1000 m event at the 2009 ICF Canoe Sprint World Championships in Dartmouth.... , Sébastien Jouve Sébastien Jouve Sébastien Jouve is a French sprint canoer who has competed since the late 2000s. He won four medals at the ICF Canoe Sprint World Championships with two golds , a silver , and a bronze .Jouve also finished seventh in the K-2 500 m event at the 2008 Summer... |
1:29.805 | QF | |
| 3 | Andrea Facchin Andrea Facchin Andrea Facchin is an Italian flatwater canoer who has competed since 1999. Competing in two Summer Olympics, he won a bronze medal in the K-2 1000 m event at Beijing in 2008.... , Antonio Massimiliano Scaduto |
1:30.240 | QF | |
| 4 | Krists Straume Krists Straume Krists Straume is a Latvian sprint canoer who competed in the late 2000s. At the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing, he finished seventh in the K-2 1000 m event while being eliminated in the semifinals of the K-2 500 m event.-References:*... , Kristaps Zalupe Kristaps Zalupe Kristaps Zaļupe is a Latvian sprint canoer who competed in the late 2000s. At the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing, he finished seventh in the K-2 1000 m event while being eliminated in the semifinals of the K-2 500 m event.-References:*... |
1:31.020 | QS | |
| 5 | Alvydas Duonėla Alvydas Duonela Alvydas Duonėla is a Lithuanian sprint canoer. He won seven medals at the ICF Canoe Sprint World Championships with three golds , two silvers , and two bronzes .Duonėla also competed in three Summer Olympics, earning his best finish of seventh twice Alvydas Duonėla (born 27 June 1976 in Skuodas)... , Egidijus Balčiūnas Egidijus Balciunas Egidijus Balčiūnas is a Lithuanian sprint canoer who has competed since the late 1990s. He won seven medals at the ICF Canoe Sprint World Championships with three golds , two silvers , and two bronzes .Balčiūnas also competed in three Summer Olympics,... |
1:31.232 | QS | |
| 6 | Clint Robinson Clint Robinson Clint Robinson is an Australian sprint kayaker and surf lifesaver who has won a complete set of medals at the Summer Olympics .... , Jacob Clear Jacob Clear Jacob Clear is an Australian sprint canoer who competed in the late 2000s. At the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing, he was eliminated in the semifinals of the K-2 500 m event.-References:*... |
1:31.712 | QS | |
| 7 | Alexey Dergunov Alexey Dergunov Alexey Derugnov is a Kazakhstani sprint canoer who competed in the late 2000s. At the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing, he was eliminated in the semifinals of the K-2 500 m event.-References:... , Dmitriy Kaltenberger Dmitriy Kaltenberger Dmitriy Kaltenberger is a Kazakhstani sprint canoer who competed in the late 2000s. At the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing, he was eliminated in the semifinals of the K-2 500 m event.... |
1:33.363 | QS | |
| 8 | Shen Jie, Huang Zhipeng Huang Zhipeng Huang Zhipeng is a Chinese sprint canoer. He competed in the late 2000s. At the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing, he finished eighth in the K-2 1000 m event while being eliminated in the heats of the K-2 500 m event.... |
1:34.432 |
Heat 2
| Rank | Athletes | Country | Time | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Raman Piatrushenka Raman Piatrushenka Raman Piatrushenka is a Belarusian sprint canoer who has competed since 2000... , Vadzim Makhneu Vadzim Makhneu Vadzim Makhneu or Vadim Makhnev is a Belarusian flatwater canoer who has competed since 2000... |
1:28.661 | QF | |
| 2 | Saúl Craviotto Saúl Craviotto Saúl Craviotto is a Spanish sprint canoer who has been racing since the mid 2000s. He won the gold medal in the K-2 500 m event with Carlos Pérez at the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing.... , Carlos Perez Carlos Pérez (kayak sprinter) Carlos Pérez Rial, is a Galician sprint canoer who has been competing since 1999... |
1:28.983 | QF | |
| 3 | Zoltán Kammerer Zoltán Kammerer Zoltán Kammerer is a Hungarian sprint canoer who has competed since the mid 1990s. Competing in four Summer Olympics, he won three gold medals .... , Gábor Kucsera Gábor Kucsera Gábor Kucsera is a Hungarian sprint canoer who has competed since 2005. He won six medals at the ICF Canoe Sprint World Championships with two golds , a silver , and three bronzes .Kucsera also competed at the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing, finishing fourth in... |
1:30.099 | QF | |
| 4 | Richard Dober, Jr., Andrew Willows Andrew Willows Andrew Willows is a Canadian sprint kayaker who has competed since the mid first decade of the 21st century. He won two medals at the ICF Canoe Sprint World Championships with a silver and a bronze .Willows also competed in two Summer Olympics, earning his best finish of sixth in the K-2 500 m... |
1:30.234 | QS | |
| 5 | Kim Wraae Knudsen Kim Wraae Knudsen Kim Wraae Knudsen is a Danish sprint canoer who has competed since the mid 2000s. He won a silver medal in the K-2 1000 m event at the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing.-References:**... , René Holten Poulsen René Holten Poulsen René Holten Poulsen is a Danish sprint canoer. He won a silver medal in the men's K-2 1000 metres at the 2008 Summer Olympics.-References:**... |
1:30.348 | QS | |
| 6 | Marek Twardowski Marek Twardowski Marek Twardowski is a Polish sprint canoer who has competed since the late 1990s. He won fifteen medals at the ICF Canoe Sprint World Championships with two golds , nine silvers , and four... , Adam Wysocki Adam Wysocki Adam Wysocki is a Polish sprint canoer who competed from 1994 to 2008. He has won eighteen medals at the ICF Canoe Sprint World Championships with two golds , ten silvers , and six... |
1:32.107 | QS | |
| 7 | Mika Hokajärvi Mika Hokajärvi Mika Hokajärvi is a Finnish sprint canoer who competed in the late 2000s. At the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing, he was eliminated in the semifinals of both the K-2 500 m and the K-2 1000 m events. Mika's manager is Finnish Sport Management Agency, SportElite.-References:* *... , Kalle Mikkonen Kalle Mikkonen Kalle Mikkonen is a Finnish sprint canoer who has competed since the late 2000s. At the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing, he competed in the K-2 500 m and K-2 1000 m events, but was eliminated in the semifinals of both events.... |
1:33.785 | QS | |
| 8 | José Giovanni Ramos José Giovanni Ramos José Giovanni Ramos is a Venezuelan sprint canoer who competed in the late 2000s. At the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing, he was eliminated in the semifinals of both the K-2 500 m and the K-2 1000 m events.-References:*... , Gabriel Rodríguez Gabriel Rodríguez Gabriel Rodríguez is a Venezuelan sprint canoer. He competed in the late 2000s. At the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing, he was eliminated in the semifinals of both the K-2 500 m and the K-2 1000 m events.... |
1:34.220 | QS |
Semifinal
Qualification Rules: 1..3->Final, Rest Out| Rank | Athletes | Country | Time | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Richard Dober, Jr., Andrew Willows Andrew Willows Andrew Willows is a Canadian sprint kayaker who has competed since the mid first decade of the 21st century. He won two medals at the ICF Canoe Sprint World Championships with a silver and a bronze .Willows also competed in two Summer Olympics, earning his best finish of sixth in the K-2 500 m... |
1:31.232 | QF | |
| 2 | Marek Twardowski Marek Twardowski Marek Twardowski is a Polish sprint canoer who has competed since the late 1990s. He won fifteen medals at the ICF Canoe Sprint World Championships with two golds , nine silvers , and four... , Adam Wysocki Adam Wysocki Adam Wysocki is a Polish sprint canoer who competed from 1994 to 2008. He has won eighteen medals at the ICF Canoe Sprint World Championships with two golds , ten silvers , and six... |
1:31.481 | QF | |
| 3 | Kim Wraae Knudsen Kim Wraae Knudsen Kim Wraae Knudsen is a Danish sprint canoer who has competed since the mid 2000s. He won a silver medal in the K-2 1000 m event at the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing.-References:**... , René Holten Poulsen René Holten Poulsen René Holten Poulsen is a Danish sprint canoer. He won a silver medal in the men's K-2 1000 metres at the 2008 Summer Olympics.-References:**... |
1:31.796 | QF | |
| 4 | Krists Straume Krists Straume Krists Straume is a Latvian sprint canoer who competed in the late 2000s. At the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing, he finished seventh in the K-2 1000 m event while being eliminated in the semifinals of the K-2 500 m event.-References:*... , Kristaps Zaļupe Kristaps Zalupe Kristaps Zaļupe is a Latvian sprint canoer who competed in the late 2000s. At the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing, he finished seventh in the K-2 1000 m event while being eliminated in the semifinals of the K-2 500 m event.-References:*... |
1:32.649 | ||
| 5 | Alvydas Duonėla Alvydas Duonela Alvydas Duonėla is a Lithuanian sprint canoer. He won seven medals at the ICF Canoe Sprint World Championships with three golds , two silvers , and two bronzes .Duonėla also competed in three Summer Olympics, earning his best finish of seventh twice Alvydas Duonėla (born 27 June 1976 in Skuodas)... , Egidijus Balčiūnas Egidijus Balciunas Egidijus Balčiūnas is a Lithuanian sprint canoer who has competed since the late 1990s. He won seven medals at the ICF Canoe Sprint World Championships with three golds , two silvers , and two bronzes .Balčiūnas also competed in three Summer Olympics,... |
1:32.887 | ||
| 6 | Alexey Dergunov Alexey Dergunov Alexey Derugnov is a Kazakhstani sprint canoer who competed in the late 2000s. At the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing, he was eliminated in the semifinals of the K-2 500 m event.-References:... , Dmitriy Kaltenberger Dmitriy Kaltenberger Dmitriy Kaltenberger is a Kazakhstani sprint canoer who competed in the late 2000s. At the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing, he was eliminated in the semifinals of the K-2 500 m event.... |
1:33.512 | ||
| 7 | Clint Robinson Clint Robinson Clint Robinson is an Australian sprint kayaker and surf lifesaver who has won a complete set of medals at the Summer Olympics .... , Jacob Clear Jacob Clear Jacob Clear is an Australian sprint canoer who competed in the late 2000s. At the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing, he was eliminated in the semifinals of the K-2 500 m event.-References:*... |
1:33.839 | ||
| 8 | Mika Hokajärvi Mika Hokajärvi Mika Hokajärvi is a Finnish sprint canoer who competed in the late 2000s. At the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing, he was eliminated in the semifinals of both the K-2 500 m and the K-2 1000 m events. Mika's manager is Finnish Sport Management Agency, SportElite.-References:* *... , Kalle Mikkonen Kalle Mikkonen Kalle Mikkonen is a Finnish sprint canoer who has competed since the late 2000s. At the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing, he competed in the K-2 500 m and K-2 1000 m events, but was eliminated in the semifinals of both events.... |
1:34.994 | ||
| 9 | José Giovanni Ramos José Giovanni Ramos José Giovanni Ramos is a Venezuelan sprint canoer who competed in the late 2000s. At the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing, he was eliminated in the semifinals of both the K-2 500 m and the K-2 1000 m events.-References:*... , Gabriel Rodríguez Gabriel Rodríguez Gabriel Rodríguez is a Venezuelan sprint canoer. He competed in the late 2000s. At the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing, he was eliminated in the semifinals of both the K-2 500 m and the K-2 1000 m events.... |
1:37.285 |
Final
| Rank | Athletes | Country | Time | Notes |
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Saúl Craviotto Saúl Craviotto Saúl Craviotto is a Spanish sprint canoer who has been racing since the mid 2000s. He won the gold medal in the K-2 500 m event with Carlos Pérez at the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing.... , Carlos Perez Carlos Pérez (kayak sprinter) Carlos Pérez Rial, is a Galician sprint canoer who has been competing since 1999... |
1:28.736 | ||
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Ronald Rauhe Ronald Rauhe Ronald Rauhe is a German sprint canoer who has competed since 1997. Competing in three Summer Olympics, he won a complete set of medals in the K-2 500 m event... , Tim Wieskötter Tim Wieskötter Tim Wieskötter is a German sprint canoer who has competed since the late 1990s... |
1:28.827 | ||
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Raman Piatrushenka Raman Piatrushenka Raman Piatrushenka is a Belarusian sprint canoer who has competed since 2000... , Vadzim Makhneu Vadzim Makhneu Vadzim Makhneu or Vadim Makhnev is a Belarusian flatwater canoer who has competed since 2000... |
1:30.005 | ||
| 4 | Zoltán Kammerer Zoltán Kammerer Zoltán Kammerer is a Hungarian sprint canoer who has competed since the mid 1990s. Competing in four Summer Olympics, he won three gold medals .... , Gábor Kucsera Gábor Kucsera Gábor Kucsera is a Hungarian sprint canoer who has competed since 2005. He won six medals at the ICF Canoe Sprint World Championships with two golds , a silver , and three bronzes .Kucsera also competed at the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing, finishing fourth in... |
1:30.285 | ||
| 5 | Kim Wraae Knudsen Kim Wraae Knudsen Kim Wraae Knudsen is a Danish sprint canoer who has competed since the mid 2000s. He won a silver medal in the K-2 1000 m event at the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing.-References:**... , René Holten Poulsen René Holten Poulsen René Holten Poulsen is a Danish sprint canoer. He won a silver medal in the men's K-2 1000 metres at the 2008 Summer Olympics.-References:**... |
1:30.569 | ||
| 6 | Richard Dober, Jr., Andrew Willows Andrew Willows Andrew Willows is a Canadian sprint kayaker who has competed since the mid first decade of the 21st century. He won two medals at the ICF Canoe Sprint World Championships with a silver and a bronze .Willows also competed in two Summer Olympics, earning his best finish of sixth in the K-2 500 m... |
1:30.857 | ||
| 7 | Vincent Lecrubier Vincent Lecrubier Vincent Lecrubier is a French sprint canoer who has competed since the late 2000s. He won a silver medal in the K-4 1000 m event at the 2009 ICF Canoe Sprint World Championships in Dartmouth.... , Sébastien Jouve Sébastien Jouve Sébastien Jouve is a French sprint canoer who has competed since the late 2000s. He won four medals at the ICF Canoe Sprint World Championships with two golds , a silver , and a bronze .Jouve also finished seventh in the K-2 500 m event at the 2008 Summer... |
1:31.312 | ||
| 8 | Marek Twardowski Marek Twardowski Marek Twardowski is a Polish sprint canoer who has competed since the late 1990s. He won fifteen medals at the ICF Canoe Sprint World Championships with two golds , nine silvers , and four... , Adam Wysocki Adam Wysocki Adam Wysocki is a Polish sprint canoer who competed from 1994 to 2008. He has won eighteen medals at the ICF Canoe Sprint World Championships with two golds , ten silvers , and six... |
1:31.869 | ||
| 9 | Andrea Facchin Andrea Facchin Andrea Facchin is an Italian flatwater canoer who has competed since 1999. Competing in two Summer Olympics, he won a bronze medal in the K-2 1000 m event at Beijing in 2008.... , Antonio Massimiliano Scaduto |
1:31.934 |