In sprint, boat requirements must be met for each of the five classes: K1: Competitors sit, use double-bladed paddles and the kayak is up to 5.2m long weighing at least 12kg. K2: Competitors sit, use ...

In the kayak sprints ... on Friday night (NZ time) in the K2 500m finals. Tomorrow she will try to defend her Olympic title when she competes in the K1 500m finals but she has got stiff competition.